Like many states, New York has a points system for identifying high-risk drivers and potentially barring them from the privilege of driving. The more dangerous a driver is, and the more tickets the driver receives, the more points will be added to their driving record. Points may not seem like a big...

Holding a Commercial Driver License (CDL) is necessary to operate a truck or other commercial vehicle in New York. But becoming a holder requires education, training, and an awareness of the unique responsibilities that CDL drivers have. If you fail to carry out these duties by committing traffic offenses, you may jeopardize...

You may remember worrying about poor grades or incidents of bad behavior going on your “permanent record” when you were a student. As an adult, you’ve realized that didn’t turn out to be as big of a concern as you once thought. However, is that the case with your driving record as...

Certain crimes are progressive in their punishments. While the offense itself may seem minor and have little impact on others, lawmakers nonetheless want to discourage individuals from committing the crime. To achieve this, lawmakers provide punishments that progressively worsen the more a person commits the offense.

Generally speaking, this...

School zones are designed to protect children and keep them safe as they travel to and from school. New York State imposes strict penalties for drivers who violate traffic laws in school zones, recognizing the heightened risk to young pedestrians and the importance of maintaining a safe environment. If you've been ticketed...

Vehicles, of course, allow for incredible freedom of movement, but roadways operate on a system whereby drivers are required to follow a shared set of rules, and the roads of Upstate New York are no exception. 

Traffic control devices like signs, signals, and markers are designed to provide...