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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

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

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

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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…

888 Red Light's Worst Traffic Court Judge Award

July 18, 2011

There are ten Traffic Violation Bureaus (TVB) in New York State (seven in New York City) adjudicating almost 800,000 cases per year and raising over $40,000,000 million in fines and…

New Study Confirms The Dangers Of Distracted Driving

July 15, 2011

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) recently released a new report entitled “Distracted Driving: What Research Shows And What States Can Do”. Funded by State Farm Insurance Company, the report highlights the…

Texting And Driving In New York (Finally) Made Illegal

July 12, 2011

You have to hand it to Governor Cuomo. In just a short time, he’s shown himself to be an extremely effective politician. Examples including getting the dysfunctional Albany legislature to pass a…

Disobeying A Red Light & Cameras

July 11, 2011

Here’s quick interview which I recently gave on red light cameras. [bubblecast id=302254 thumbnail=475×375 player=475×375]

The Importance Of Being Liked

July 11, 2011

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