New York Traffic Blog

Based on statistics from July 2011 to July 2012, New York City accounts for the vast majority of illegal texting/cellphone tickets. During this period, records show that: 45,910 tickets were issued…

Best Traffic Ticket Stop EVER!!!

April 9, 2013

Can I Speak To Siri While Driving?

April 3, 2013

Last week, we discussed whether a motorist stopped at a red light is “in motion” for purpose of New York’s cell phone law under Vehicle And Traffic Law Section 1225-c. This…

The Newly-Opened Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency – FAQs

April 1, 2013

Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency I’ve talked about it for quite some time but its finally here. Starting today (April 1, 2013), all traffic tickets currently returnable at…

When Does Stopped Mean Moving?

March 27, 2013

The below post has been rendered moot by a recent amendment to VTL Sections 1225c and 1225d. See below for the details. The NY Legislature recently amended Vehicle and Traffic Law…

Woman Issued Ticket For Driving 2 MPH Under The Limit?!?

March 20, 2013

A Maryland woman was recently ticketed for going 63/65 on Interstate 95, as reported by an NBC affiliate. The police explained that she was driving in the left lane reserved for speedier…

Will My Insurance Rates Go Up From A Traffic Ticket?

March 13, 2013

A recent survey of American drivers conducted by InsuranceQuotes.com surprisingly concluded that only 31 percent of the participants who had received a traffic ticket within the last 5 years were paying…

Be Alert When Driving The First Day After The "Spring Forward" Daylight Savings Change

March 10, 2013

Be careful driving the first daylight savings commute. Traffic accidents tend to spike on this day due to drowsy motorists and dark morning driving conditions. Studies have found an 8…

Go To Jail For Drinking A Beer (Or For Some Other Pink Summons)!?

March 6, 2013