The state of New York classifies traffic offenses in various ways that lead to different consequences. If you drive in New York, you should learn about traffic misdemeanors and avoid breaking the law. In addition, it is useful to know how to react if you receive a...
Traffic Tickets
Do you have to pay a driver civil penalty?
Too many traffic tickets or certain violations could result in the state suspending your driver's license. If this happens to you, you may have to pay a driver civil penalty. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles explains this penalty applies to anyone who...
What is a TVB ticket?
Getting a traffic ticket can be frustrating. It can also lead to confusion if you do not understand the system. Many tickets are easy to clear up because the traffic codes are a little different than other types of laws. For example, a parking ticket is very minor and...
Are careless and reckless driving the same?
Facing any traffic citation may set you back financially, not to mention the implications for your license and driving record. Getting stopped by the police and charged with driving erratically or dangerously may leave you facing more than a ticket. Understanding the...
What if I do not pay my traffic ticket?
Failure to pay or respond to a traffic ticket in New York leads to harsher penalties. If you received a ticket recently, read the information carefully. However, this does not mean you should automatically plead guilty. According to the Institute for Traffic Safety...
Tips to avoid aggressive driving behavior
When combined with construction, poor road conditions and bad weather, sharing New York roads with big trucks and hundreds of passenger vehicles at the same time becomes a challenge. According to the United States Vehicle Registration Service, LLC, more than one-third...
What to know about dashboard cameras and traffic tickets
If you have ever been pulled over for a traffic violation, you know the feeling of dread when you see those flashing lights in your rearview mirror. What happens, however, when the officer writes you a ticket for something you know you did not do? Dashboard cameras,...
How should you react to a speeding ticket?
No one wants to end up at the mercy of a patrolling officer while on the road. Unfortunately, many drivers just like you end up dealing with that exact scenario for various reasons. When an officer pulls you over and issues you a speeding ticket, do you know exactly...
What are some tips to avoiding traffic tickets?
If you do not speed, you will not get a speeding ticket. However, going over the posted speed limit is a common occurrence. Most people feel comfortable driving 5 mph over the limit, and law enforcement will usually not stop you at that speed. However, the law does...
What should you know about driver’s license points?
When you get a traffic ticket, you may not always consider the wider ramifications. A conviction for a traffic violation may cause you to earn points on your driver's license. According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, the point system allows the...