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If your New York driver’s license or privilege to drive has been suspended, it is important to know what type of suspension has been placed on it. A suspension can…

New York’s Move Over Law (NY VTL 1144-A) Expanded

November 13, 2024

Traffic Ticket Laws

The Move Over law has been in effect for 8 years but we still regularly hear from clients that they have no idea about it. Now this law has been…

Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle In New York

October 31, 2024

Vehicle And Traffic Law (VTL) Section 509, in essence, aims to ensure that drivers are properly licensed for the type of vehicle they are driving and that they follow specific…

Understanding New York’s Traffic Diversion Program

August 7, 2024

Traffic Ticket Laws

As a New York lawyer for 30 + years, I often encounter clients who are unfamiliar with the options available to them when charged with a moving violation. One such…

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Justin Timberlake Arrested For DWI In Sag Harbor And Makes A Huge Mistake

June 20, 2024

Celebrities & Traffic

On June 18, 2024, Justin Timberlake was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) on Madison Street in Sag Harbor after leaving the American Hotel a few minutes earlier. The police…

Common Myths About Fighting New York Traffic Tickets

June 14, 2024

Since 1991, Weiss & Associates, PC has heard from 100,000s of motorists who have received traffic tickets in New York. We have noticed patterns of questions that motorists commonly ask…

How To Legally Avoid Sales Tax When You Buy A Car & Avoid Registration & Annual Inspection Fees

June 7, 2024

As many of you know, Matthew Weiss, owner of Weiss & Associates, PC, is always looking out for his clients. Since 1991, he and his traffic ticket law firm have…

Should I Complete a Statement in Place of Personal Appearance Form (SIPOPA)?

April 26, 2024

If you do not want to appear in person for your NYC Traffic Violations Bureau hearing, you may appear instead by submitting a written Statement in Place of Personal Appearance…

Are Electric Bicycles (aka e-Bikes) Legal in New York City?

April 14, 2024