New York City Traffic Regulation Section 412(m), generally restricts motorists from driving in a bus lane. A violation of this offense used to just involve roughly a $100 fine. However,…

Veronica Phillips was charged with using a cell phone without a hands-free device (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1225-c [2] [a]) and the ticket was returnable at the Nassau County Traffic Violations &…

The New York Legislature recently amended Vehicle and Traffic Law (“VTL”) Sections 1225-c and 1225-d to arguably permit an motorist to use a cell phone or electronic device while temporarily stopped in traffic…

The Traffic Diversion Program (“TDP”) allows motorists to take driving classes and, in exchange, receive favorable plea bargains or even dismissals.  Many upstate New York counties participate in this program.…

Starting in March 2016, it will be illegal for traffic courts to charge a dismissal fee.   Lawmakers finally realized how unfair it was to allow traffic courts to charge a…

Sadly, hit-and-run incidents are not uncommon.  However, it is unusual for the offending car to turn in its driver. Cathy Bernstein, 57, sped off after hitting a truck and van in St. Lucie,…

With the holiday season approaching, my 10-year old son Zachary asked for a special present … a Hoverboard, one of the hottest toys of the season!  Forget that it costs from…