Road signs throughout the U.S. have been around for as long as cars have existed. Yet, even with their extensive history and ubiquity on today’s streets, many road signs are still misleading, missing, or otherwise problematic, especially in a state like New York. With that in mind, if you’ve recently received a...
The Effect of Traffic Violations on Auto Insurance for Young Drivers
When it comes to young drivers, there are many things to be worried about. Parents know that no amount of lecturing or wishing will keep their kids safe on the road. The best they can do is make sure new drivers are well prepared for any driving situation.
New...
Construction Zone Violations: Increased Penalties and Legal Defenses
Driving through construction zones requires extra caution and attention to keep workers, other drivers, and yourself safe. New York State takes construction zone violations seriously, imposing hefty fines and penalties for those who disregard traffic laws in these areas. If you've been ticketed for a construction zone violation, understanding the...
Red Light Camera Tickets and Fighting Unfair Citations
New York is one of many states that makes use of cameras linked to red lights in order to catch drivers who violate its traffic laws.
If you have been ticketed for speeding, making an illegal turn at a red light, or failing to stop at a...
No Inspection Ticket: Impact on Your Driving Record and Insurance in NY
Rules regarding vehicle inspections in New York are designed to ensure that safety standards are consistently met. These assessments are required annually for all vehicles registered in the state, and they include both a safety inspection and an emissions test.
If you pass these, the inspection station will issue...
What to Do if You’re Ticketed for an Expired Inspection in Syracuse
As of 2021, the state of New York claimed just over 3.1 million registered vehicles, coming in at number nine on a list of the most registered cars per state. With so many vehicles on the road, though, safety is of the utmost importance.
As...
Avoiding Common Mistakes After Receiving a Traffic Ticket in NY
No one likes receiving a traffic ticket, but the unfortunate fact of the matter is that there’s not much you can do to change a police officer’s mind if they’ve decided to issue you one.
That said, there are steps you can take to mitigate the damage that a...
Understanding New York’s Vehicle Inspection Requirements
If you are a resident and driver in the state of New York, you need to have your vehicle inspected every year, as required by law. These inspections are not only necessary to protect the health and safety of other drivers and pedestrians, but also to do the same for you and...
How Consulting an Attorney Can Actually Save You Money
If you received a speeding or other traffic ticket in New York, you have a choice. You can fight the ticket and try to avoid paying the fine or open up your pocketbook and pay the ticket. You may assume that compared to paying for speeding tickets, the lawyers’ fees...
Marijuana and Driving Laws in Central New York
Marijuana laws continue to change and evolve throughout the country as the use of the drug becomes more legally and socially accepted. In 2021, New York passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), legalizing the possession and use of the cannabis plant by adults 21 years and older.