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I had a opportunity to hear one of the all-time great business writers and speakers, Jim Collins, this month. Author of business classics “Good To Great” and “Built To Last”, Collins…

Mimes Enforcing Traffic Laws?

October 11, 2011

In Caracas, Venezuela, 120 mimes were let loose on the city to remind residents of the traffic laws. They wagged their fingers at traffic violators, held up their hands in…

Cops Accessing Your Cell Phone Data?

September 30, 2011

The device to the left is a Cellebrite cell phone extraction device (UFED). It allows someone to access all the information from any cell phone in just minutes. Emails, text…

Big Ideas From A Little Man

September 26, 2011

Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization, New York Chapter, had a great event last week with personal growth coach Sean Stephenson. EVERYONE in attendance was touched by Sean and his message. Sean was born…

The Driver Responsibility Assessment Fee

September 19, 2011

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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

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

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

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