New York Traffic Blog

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

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