Driving safely requires understanding the various traffic rules, including those concerning red lights. But these rules work differently depending on which part of New York you are in. Although the traffic laws can be confusing, if you know them you can reduce the chances of heavy fines and points that will raise...
Inadequate or Unsafe Equipment: What NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law Covers
Every motorist has the legal obligation to ensure that their vehicle meets certain basic safety standards that are set forth in the New York Vehicle & Traffic Law. The failure to meet this duty puts the driver, their passengers, and others around them at substantial risk of an accident. It can also...
School Bus Camera Tickets in NY: Are They Legal?
In 2019, the state of New York enacted legislation that allowed school districts to install safety cameras on school buses to capture drivers who illegally passed stop buses. However, the law was subject to a number of legal challenges, mainly from drivers who argued that the tickets issued in response to the...
Out-of-State Driver? What NY Traffic Tickets Mean for Your License
Many drivers throughout the country visit New York each year, and more than a few end up getting tickets for violating the state’s traffic laws. If you don’t live in New York and get a traffic ticket, you may be tempted to ignore it since you don’t live here. But this is...
Fighting Multiple Traffic Tickets at Once in New York: Is It Possible?
Receiving a traffic ticket can induce anxiety, with the prospect of fines, higher insurance premiums, and potentially even jail looming over the driver. Now imagine a scenario in which a law enforcement officer issues you several tickets all at once. Or perhaps you have a record of multiple outstanding tickets that all...
Where U-Turns Are Always Illegal in New York (And Why It Matters)
When a driver misses a turn or their destination, it’s tempting to save time and trouble by making a u-turn. But in many places in New York, this practice is illegal. Even where u-turns are permitted, they must be done safely and legally or the driver is at risk of receiving a...
How Insurance Premiums Are Affected By Traffic Tickets
One of the greatest fears that a driver has after receiving a traffic ticket is that their insurance rates will go up. As a general rule, moving violations can cause a spike in your auto insurance premium, with more serious infractions corresponding to higher increases. But there are certain rules in New...
Consequences of Multiple DWI Tickets
Being ticketed for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense, and the legal consequences really start to accumulate for multiple DWIs. From fines and jail time to loss of driving privileges and higher insurance premiums, there are major legal and financial penalties for DWI tickets in New York.
Common Questions To Expect at Traffic Stops
Traffic stops are nerve-racking and can induce anxiety in even the calmest of drivers. Although nobody wants to be pulled over, it is vital to your legal rights (not to mention your finances) that you understand how the process normally proceeds. It begins with knowing a few of the most common questions...
New York DMV’s Negative Unit System
Every driver knows that certain traffic violations can result in points that, ultimately, could make it more difficult (or impossible) to legally operate your vehicle. The State of New York goes a step further by assigning negative units to certain infractions. Accumulating too many of these negative units, which are different from...