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The Driver Responsibility Assessment Fee

September 19, 2011

On November 18, 2004, then-Governor George Pataki authorized a new fee called the Driver Responsibility Assessment Fee (DRAF). As you will see below, the “fee” is more like a tax…

What Happens If I Get A NY Traffic Ticket While On Probation?

September 12, 2011

Matthew Weiss

Traffic Tickets

There are special rules for motorists with probationary licenses. If you are age 18 or older when you pass your road test for a driving license, or obtain a license…

Do Red Light Cameras Reduce Accidents?

August 24, 2011

Matthew Weiss

Traffic Tickets

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The first red light camera ticketing system was installed in New York City in 1993. So by now you would expect that there is conclusive evidence of whether they reduce…

More NYC Red Light Cameras Coming

August 24, 2011

Matthew Weiss

Traffic Tickets

As reported this week in the Daily News, Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants a red light camera on every NYC intersection. Actually, not satisfied with collecting $55 million in fines and…

Malicious Traffic Ticket

August 23, 2011

Matthew Weiss

Traffic Tickets

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If you get an email with the subject line “Uniform traffic ticket” and claiming that you got a speeding ticket in Town Court, Chatam Hall, it is a fake. Even…

Suspended Registration Tickets in NY (VTL 512)

August 15, 2011

Matthew Weiss

Traffic Tickets

As New York’s premier traffic ticket law firm, we see lots and lots of traffic tickets. One violation that recently has gained popularity is driving with a suspended registration (VTL 512). Even…

Be Alert In Business

August 8, 2011

Matthew Weiss

Entrepreneurship

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If you are not using Google Alerts in multiple ways, then you are missing the boat. A Google Alert is a daily email that Google will send you for any term…

NYC Cops Stop Writing Traffic Tickets

August 1, 2011

Matthew Weiss

Traffic Tickets

As a direct result of the NYC ticket-fixing scandal, NYPD officers have seriously slowed down writing traffic tickets. The Daily News reports that city-wide 22.9% less traffic tickets are being issued…

Can I Check My Cell Phone While Stopped At A Red Light in NY?

July 25, 2011

Matthew Weiss

Traffic Tickets

Since New York’s distracted driver went into effect earlier this month, I have been asked multiple times about whether a driver can read or write a text (or email) while…

NY's New Portable Electronic Device Law – VTL § 1225-d Analysis

July 21, 2011

Matthew Weiss

Traffic Tickets

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Anyone found guilty of violating the new law prohibiting texting and driving will be assessed 3 points and a fine of up to $150. I recently had a chance to review…

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The Driver Responsibility Assessment Fee

What Happens If I Get A NY Traffic Ticket While On Probation?

Do Red Light Cameras Reduce Accidents?

More NYC Red Light Cameras Coming

Malicious Traffic Ticket

Suspended Registration Tickets in NY (VTL 512)

Be Alert In Business

NYC Cops Stop Writing Traffic Tickets

Can I Check My Cell Phone While Stopped At A Red Light in NY?

NY's New Portable Electronic Device Law – VTL § 1225-d Analysis

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