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Matthew Weiss recently challenged OpenAI’s new AI chatbot platform called ChatGPT to determine whether artificial intelligence could provide good traffic attorney advice. The results are below (with Matt’s comments in…

Commercial CDL Drivers and DWI/DUI

January 15, 2023

Drivers in New York State operating with commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) are governed by additional, more strict laws than passenger car drivers when it comes to moving violations and drinking…

What to Do And What Not To Do If Pulled Over For A New York Traffic Ticket

January 1, 2023

New York Traffic Lawyer Tips

It is a stressful situation to be pulled over by police. First and foremost, stay calm. You do not want to make matters worse by doing something that could end…

Failure To Signal In New York: A 2-Point Moving Violation

December 15, 2022

In the state of New York, a driver is required to signal before making a turn. Any time you turn or change lanes on the roadway, you must use your…

The Nassau County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency Has a New Location: 801 Axinn Avenue, Garden City, NY

November 29, 2022

Traffic Tickets

The Nassau County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency is now located in Garden City, New York, at 801 Axinn Avenue. The Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations Bureau was previously…

What is a PBA Card and Will One Help Me Get Out of a Ticket?

November 22, 2022

New York Traffic Lawyer Tips

The Policy Benevolent Association, or PBA, is a municipal police union representing over 24,000 NYPD members. PBA seeks to protect its members, negotiate contracts, improve benefits and working conditions, and…

CDL Disqualifications and Driving With A Commercial Driving License (CDL) in New York

October 14, 2022

Most commercial vehicles are large and heavy and can do more damage than a passenger vehicle. Therefore, anyone who holds a commercial driver’s license is held to very high standards.…

Did You Get a New York Move Over Ticket?

September 28, 2022

Traffic Tickets

New York law requires drivers to move over for any emergency vehicle with flashing lights. For instance on a 3-lane highway with a shoulder, if there is an emergency vehicle…

Child Seat Ticket and Laws in New York

September 9, 2022