New York Traffic Blog

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Many companies have elaborate and lengthy plans to deal with an emergency or casualty. For our Manhattan-based law firm whose traffic ticket lawyers fight moving violations issued throughout New York State,…

The Worst Text & Driving Incident EVER!

November 21, 2012

It is beyond dispute that texting and driving is very dangerous. Indeed, there is compelling evidence that it is even more dangerous than drinking and driving. Further, texting and driving…

Hurricane Sandy Can't Stop Us!

November 16, 2012

Entrepreneurship

We hope that you and your families stayed safe and sound during Hurricane Sandy. Our prayers go out to all those who are still suffering due to the storm. Notwithstanding…

Ex-NFL Player Beats 125 MPH Speeding Ticket

November 14, 2012

Aside from a Super Bowl ring, possibly Plaxico Burress’ greatest win was beating recently a speeding ticket for going 125 mph. The former shoot-myself-in-the-leg NFL wide receiver was issued this…

What To Do When Approaching A Broken Traffic Light

November 3, 2012

Following Hurricane Sandy, inoperable traffic lights can been found all over downstate New York and New Jersey. So what should a motorist do when approaching such a “signal”? Under New…

More Details On The New Suffolk County Traffic Violations Bureau

October 17, 2012

A recent Newsday article provides greater insight in to how traffic tickets will be handled in most of Suffolk County once the new Traffic Violations Bureau opens. The current plan…

An Electronic Smile Slows Down Motorists

October 10, 2012

In the United Kingdom, a unique speed sign called a Speed Indicator Device (SID) successfully slows down speeding motorists. Using positive driver feedback in the form of a smile, many…

Illegal U-Turn In A Business District (and other illegal U-turns)

October 3, 2012

In New York City (and pretty much nowhere else) it is illegal to make a U-turn in a “business district”. Under Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 105, a business district” is…

Losing DMV Points Is More Effective Than Being Given DMV Points

September 30, 2012