New York Traffic Blog

After piloting the “Slow Zone” project in the Claremont section of the Bronx, New York City expanded the program this week by adding 13 new “slow zone” locations. In these…

Business Lessons From America's Favorite Board Game

July 12, 2012

Entrepreneurship

I recently watched a documentary called “Under The Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story”. It tells the story of American’s favorite board game from its origins all the way through its annual…

Traffic Tickets (Temporarily) Reduce Accidents?!?

July 10, 2012

According the June 2012 issue of Lancet, the receipt of a traffic ticket reduces a driver’s chance of being involved in a fatal accident by 35 percent. Within three to four…

Woman Jailed For Warning Motorists Of Upcoming Speed Trap

July 1, 2012

Bizarre & Funny Traffic Items

Natalie Plummer, a Houston woman, was incarcerated for 12 hours and faces a misdemeanor charge for merely holding up a sign that said “Speed Trap”. The philanthropic pedestrian noticed police officers pulling…

Will A Traffic Ticket Conviction Raise My Auto Insurance Rates?

June 28, 2012

Insurance.com recently analyzed nationally more than 490,000 auto insurance quotes reviewing the rate differences based on various types of traffic ticket convictions. Reckless driving was the most expensive violation of the…

It's Official: Suffolk County To Establish Its Own Traffic Violations Bureau

June 25, 2012

The NY Assembly And Senate have both passed a law allowing Suffolk County to establish its own traffic violations bureau. Once approved by Governor Cuomo (he’s expected to sign), the…

Motorist Suspended 15 Years For Texting And Driving

June 18, 2012

In a tragic case that has drawn national attention, Aaron Deveau, a Haverhill, Massachusetts teenage, had the “book thrown at him” for causing a fatal crash due to texting and…

New York Motorcycle Laws

June 11, 2012

Motorcycle Law

Under the New York Vehicle And Traffic Law (VTL), motorcyclists are subject to the same driving, registration and inspection laws applicable to operators of other vehicles. However, there are other…

Woman Cleared Of Negligence For Text Messaging Driving Boyfriend

June 7, 2012