New York shares a 445-mile border with Canada, so it’s common for Canadian drivers to commute in the Empire State. Despite not being American citizens, Canadian drivers are subject to American laws. This means a traffic ticket could present a problem.
If you are a Canadian citizen and you...
When inclement weather strikes, most drivers are focused on staying safe and doing what they can to minimize the risk of an accident. Despite these efforts, however, the weather can contribute to unsafe driving. If you were issued a winter road ticket in Central New York, how do you challenge it?
New York drivers must make sure that there are no obstructions blocking a clear view of their license plates. If a police officer notices anything covering up the plates, the driver will receive a ticket. This could result in potentially serious monetary penalties in the form of fines and higher insurance premiums.
Although it is not technically illegal to pass a snow plow in New York, it is often unsafe to do so. For this reason, many drivers who give in to the temptation to pass these slow-moving vehicles often find themselves receiving a traffic ticket. Standing up for your rights and fighting the...
Having your vehicle registration suspended can introduce major problems in your life. Driving illegally can lead to more tickets and even misdemeanor criminal charges. Meanwhile, not being able to drive means you will be unable to work or go to school.
Understanding why vehicle registration suspensions occur, and the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
