Are You Stopping in Hempstead, Long Island?
Apr 18, 2016
VTL 1172a states that except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then shall stop befo...
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What Happens When You Disobey a Traffic Device in Brooklyn?
Apr 11, 2016
One of the most commonly cited violations related to pedestrian and driver encounters in Brooklyn, New York is the Failure to Yield to Pedestrian violation. There have been 1,931 summons issued this y...
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How to properly yield to an emergency vehicle
Mar 31, 2016
If any emergency vehicle is stopped, parked or standing while displaying flashing lights drivers are required to slow down and carefully switch lanes. What to do when an emergency vehicle is approachi...
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Bus Lane Tickets in NYC now carry TWO points.
Mar 29, 2016
As of February 25, 2016 all tickets for driving in a NYC bus lane will now carry two points. Prior to that date, it was a zero point offense. There also will be a minimum fine of $138. There are marki...
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What Happens When A Police Office Fails To Show Up For Court
Mar 17, 2016
If you're scheduled for a hearing at the New York Traffic and Violations Bureau and the police officer doesn't show up there can be a few different outcomes: The judge can reschedule your court date, ...
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How to Reduce Points on Your License
Mar 11, 2016
Points on your license are more than just ugly marks on your driving record, and a number of different traffic violations will add points to your license, if you are convicted. Too many points or a se...
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The Secret to Avoiding a Driver’s License Suspension
Mar 04, 2016
You were caught speeding, failing to yield to pedestrians, texting/talking on your cell phone or driving through a light as it turned red when you shouldn’t have in New York City. These things can hap...
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Driving Without Insurance in New York
Dec 29, 2015
Driving without insurance is illegal in all 50 states. It’s a serious offense with severe consequences. There are still many drivers that drive without insurance everyday. Why It's Illegal Driving w...
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What is the DRAF--Driver Responsibility Assessment Fee?
Dec 18, 2015
If you accumulate 6 or more points within 18 months, you are required to pay a DRAF—Drier Responsibility Assessment Fee. On November 2004, then-governor, George Pataki, authorized the Driver Responsi...
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How to Fight a Traffic Ticket in Court
Dec 11, 2015
One of the most frequently asked questions from our clients is, “Can you get me no points? I don’t mind paying a fine. I just don’t want the points on my license.”
This is a valid question as too...
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