New York Traffic Blog

A sharp defense attorney in Philadelphia was able to identify a major problem with how Philadelphia police calibrate their Breathalyzer devices and, as a result, 1,000s of DWI cases may…

Failing To Stop For A School Bus in NY – VTL 1174(a)

April 12, 2011

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UPDATE: As of November 6, 2024, school bus violations carry 8 points and a $450+ Driver Responsibility Assessment Fee. We are often asked about New York school bus tickets under…

How Much Is A Speeding Ticket In NY?

April 8, 2011

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We are often asked the question: “How Much is a Speeding ticket in NY?”. The literal answer for a first conviction is that a New York state speeding fine costs between…

Maintaining Your Sources Of Business

April 5, 2011

Entrepreneurship

Among lawyers, it is common to ask for a co-counsel fee. That is, a request to share in the legal fee when you recommend a client to another lawyer. Typically,…

Android App Helps Motorist Beat Speeding Ticket

April 2, 2011

A motorist beat a speeding ticket using an Adroid application called “My Tracks By Google”. He had this app running when he was stopped for a 40/25 speeding ticket. After receiving…

Bicycling On The Sidewalk

March 31, 2011

One of the most common quality of life complaints in New York City is bicyclists on the sidewalks. It is obvious a nuisance to pedestrians and, often, can be dangerous. Another common…

Bad Networking Vs. Good Networking

March 24, 2011

Entrepreneurship

I had the privilege of being the opening speaker at the Sixth Annual Small Business Summit earlier this month and delivered a take-home value session on marketing. The audience was…

Unicyclist Beats Traffic Ticket

March 21, 2011

Kyle Peterson, aka the Brooklyn Juggler, recently beat a bogus NYC traffic ticket and now is suing New York City for $3 million. It started when police officers issued him…

How Long Should A Traffic Light Remain In The Yellow Phase?

March 19, 2011