New York Traffic Blog

UPDATE: Effective November 6, 2024, points from a moving violation conviction count against for DMV purposes for 24 months (formerly 18 months), and a conviction to Driving While Intoxicated now…

What to Do And What Not To Do If Pulled Over For A New York Traffic Ticket

January 1, 2023

New York Traffic Lawyer Tips

It is a stressful situation to be pulled over by police. First and foremost, stay calm. You do not want to make matters worse by doing something that could end…

Failure To Signal In New York: A 2-Point Moving Violation

December 15, 2022

UPDATE: Effective November 6, 2024, points from a moving violation conviction count against for DMV purposes for 24 months (formerly 18 months). In the state of New York, a driver…

The Nassau County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency Has a New Location: 801 Axinn Avenue, Garden City, NY

November 29, 2022

Traffic Tickets

The Nassau County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency is now located in Garden City, New York, at 801 Axinn Avenue. The Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations Bureau was previously…

What is a PBA Card and Will One Help Me Get Out of a Ticket?

November 22, 2022

New York Traffic Lawyer Tips

The Policy Benevolent Association, or PBA, is a municipal police union representing over 24,000 NYPD members. PBA seeks to protect its members, negotiate contracts, improve benefits and working conditions, and…

CDL Disqualifications and Driving With A Commercial Driving License (CDL) in New York

October 14, 2022

UPDATE: Effective November 6, 2024, points from a moving violation conviction count against for DMV purposes for 24 months (formerly 18 months). Most commercial vehicles are large and heavy and…

Did You Get a New York Move Over Ticket?

September 28, 2022

Traffic Tickets

UPDATE: Effective November 6, 2024, points from a moving violation conviction count against for DMV purposes for 24 months (formerly 18 months). New York law requires drivers to move over…

Child Seat Ticket and Laws in New York

September 9, 2022

Modern child safety seats are designed to protect small children during crashes or sudden stops. The good news is that the rate of child fatalities from crashes has dropped by…

How to Reinstate a Suspended New York License

August 11, 2022