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...
Do you need an attorney to fight a traffic ticket?
When you find yourself involved in a serious car crash in New York, you may not hesitate to hire an attorney to assist you with your case. When you receive a New York traffic violation, though, you may weigh the benefits and drawbacks of hiring an attorney before...
Is there any defense for not wearing a seat belt in New York?
As a New York motorist, there are many different types of traffic violations you might face, but is there any criminal defense for not wearing a seat belt while driving? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety notes that the rate of seat belt use is higher for...
Do you have to pay a ticket issued by a speed camera?
You may have heard, among other rumors, that you do not have to pay a speeding ticket fine if it was a speed camera that detected and cited the violation. The theory behind this rumor is that because an actual officer was not present at the time of the incident, the...
What is the proper way to stop at a light or sign to avoid a ticket?
Stopping is one of the basic maneuvers that you make when driving, but many people get it wrong. If an officer sees you not complete a full stop at a stop sign or red light, you could face a traffic ticket. Now is a good time to refresh yourself about the rules for...
