New York Traffic Blog

In the on-going battle to punish and deter driving while under the influence, the DMV adopted regulations that trigger a revocation of a driving license upon conviction to just one…

Do Cell Phone Laws Work?

April 2, 2014

New York leads the way in restricting and punishing drivers who illegally use cell phones. Indeed, it is a 5-point ticket in New York which is the same number of…

Motorists To Be More Exposed

March 6, 2014

More information about the driving history of motorists will soon be available to prosecutors. In particular, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this week that, in addition to convictions, prosecutors will now…

The Importance Of Perception

February 26, 2014

I just watched a terrific TEDx talk given by Rory Sutherland. Sutherland convincingly contends that reality alone is not a good guide to human happiness, and that the importance of perception…

Can An Out-Of-State Motorist Take New York’s Driver Safety Class (And Receive Its Benefits)?

February 19, 2014

A non-New York license holder can take the New York Driver Safety Class to reduce points from their New York driving record. New York’s Driver Safety Class is a 6-hour…

It’s Pothole Season…What To Do

January 15, 2014

Driving Tips

The on-going freezing weather followed by thaws erodes the dirt beneath roadways weakening the asphalt above. Add vehicular traffic, and you now know how potholes form. Potholes account for 1/2…

Motorist Loses License For Recklessly Driving With His Knees

January 8, 2014

A British driver lost his license for one year and fined $1,000 for using his knees to steer his Volkswagen Golf. Richard Newton was caught driving 60 mph without using…

Suffolk County Now Charging An “Administrative Fee” On Dismissals

December 5, 2013

The Suffolk County Traffic Violations & Parking Agency, opened as of April 2013, has been great for motorists. Motorists who plead not guilty to any Suffolk County speeding ticket or…

Woman Issued First Ticket For Driving With Google Glass

November 20, 2013