New York Traffic Blog

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

Any billboard that encourages texting and driving (even one that encourages it by discouraging it), is ridiculous. (more…)

Suffolk Traffic Violations Bureau Succession Gets Closer

May 23, 2012

Earlier this month, I wrote about Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone’s desire for the Suffolk Traffic Violations Bureau (“TVB”) to succeed from New York State. With Suffolk County in dire financial…

Alert: On-Going Seat Belt Enforcement

May 22, 2012

Starting today and running through June 6th, police in New York (and throughout the country) will be heavily enforcing the seat belt laws. “Click It or Ticket” is a national…

Hauppauge Traffic Violations Bureau To Be Overhauled?

May 4, 2012

The Hauppauge Traffic Violations Bureau adjudicates most traffic tickets issued in western Suffolk County. It is part of the larger Traffic Violations Bureau (“TVB”) that is run by the NYS Department…

Rushing For Sex Is Not A Valid Defense To A Speeding Ticket

April 30, 2012

Bizarre & Funny Traffic Items