Having your vehicle registration suspended can introduce major problems into your life. Driving without valid registration may lead to more tickets and even misdemeanor criminal charges. Meanwhile, not being able to drive could mean you will be unable to work or go to school.
Understanding why vehicle registration suspensions...
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...
A common concern after receiving a traffic ticket is whether the violation will cause your auto insurance rates to increase. The answer depends on several factors, including the type of violation, your driving history, and your insurance company's rating rules.
Not every New York traffic ticket will necessarily result...
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.
When you’re driving and see the blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror, you may suddenly become nervous. How you handle the traffic stop will affect your wallet and possibly your freedom. It therefore helps to know which questions you should expect and how to answer.
Did you receive...
If you’ve ever been accused of running a red light or stop sign and then saw blue lights flashing in your rear view mirror, you can probably remember the stress you felt. And if the officer wrote you a ticket (known as an 1110(a) ticket), you likely dread the outcome of its...
Yes, you can get a ticket in New York for not having a front license plate if your vehicle requires it. In turn, you can face fines, surcharges, and other consequences. But the good news is that you may have a legal defense.
If you were ticketed for not...
