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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

As a follow-up to last week’s post entitled “Can You Be Liable For Sending A Text Message To Someone Driving?“, the judge in this New Jersey case recently answered the…

Man Arrested For Drunk Mowing

June 4, 2012

Bizarre & Funny Traffic Items

I’ve heard of DWI (driving while intoxicated) but what about MWI (mowing while intoxicated)? Charles Gray, a 69-year Wisconsin man, was recently arrested for driving his lawn mower on a…

Can You Be Liable For Sending A Text Message To Someone Driving?

May 29, 2012

In New Jersey, a couple who were both severely injured when a distracted driver struck their motorcycle. Kyle Best, the driver, was allegedly using his elbows to steer so he could respond…

The World's Most Ridiculous Billboard

May 24, 2012

Bizarre & Funny Traffic Items