New York Traffic Blog

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

Electric bicycles and scooters have become increasingly popular in New York City as convenient and eco-friendly modes of transportation. However, concerns over the safety of their lithium-ion batteries, which power…

Why Should You Fight A New York Speeding Ticket in 2024

April 4, 2024

UPDATE: Effective November 6, 2024, points from a moving violation conviction count against for DMV purposes for 24 months (formerly 18 months), and a conviction to speeding in a work…

Understanding NYC’s Upcoming Congestion Pricing Program

March 14, 2024

Traffic Ticket Laws

Starting in mid-June, 2024, New York City will start charging motorists $15 (or more) to enter a designated zone in Midtown Manhattan. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) calculates that this…

Can I Drive In New York With My Apple Vision Pro?

February 8, 2024

Update: As of November 6, 2024, a violation of failure to due care under VTL 1146 will carry 5 points. The answer to the above question is obvious on its…

I Was In A Car Accident And Received A New York Traffic Ticket: What Do I Do?

December 8, 2023

In New York, there are accidents every day. However, occasionally those accidents involve a police officer being called to the scene and, after examining the situation, issuing a moving violation.…

Manhattan North Traffic Violations Bureau Has Moved

June 13, 2023

Traffic Tickets

The Manhattan North Traffic Violations Bureau recently moved its location to 5 W. 125th St. 2nd Floor, New York, NY. Previously, the court was located at 159 E 12th Street,…

Did The Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Paparazzi Car Chase Involve A Violation Of NYC Law?

May 18, 2023

Traffic Tickets

Sadly reminiscent of Prince Diana’s tragic death 26 years ago, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and Markle’s mom were reportedly involved in a “near catastrophic car chase at the hands of a…

Matthew Weiss answer ChatGPT questions on a laptop

New York Traffic Lawyer vs. ChatGPT

February 1, 2023