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...
Your Guide to the New York Driver Violation Points System
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...
Common Traffic Violations For CDL Holders
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...
What Traffic Tickets Stay on Your Record in New York?
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...
What to Do After Being Charged with a DWI in New York
Being charged with a DWI in New York is serious. If you have been charged with a DWI, you must understand the consequences of what you are facing. As of November 2024, New York has revised the laws and enacted stricter punishments for DWI charges. Because the penalties are now more severe,...
The Three Degrees of AUO
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...
4 Possible Consequences of a Traffic Ticket in New York
Getting a traffic ticket can amount to a lot more than stress and a small fine, although those aftereffects are already bad.
A traffic ticket may seem like a small deal, but it can have long-lasting consequences for your life as a driver and law-abiding citizen. If you...
Serious Consequences and Legal Options of School Zone Traffic Violations
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...
5 Important Facts About New York Traffic Tickets
Speeding tickets and other moving violations are common for busy New York motorists. Traffic laws are designed as safety measures for drivers and pedestrians. You can face severe legal and financial penalties when caught violating these laws.
If you drive a vehicle in New York, it is important...
How to Respond if You’re Cited for Disobeying a Traffic Control Device in Upstate NY
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...