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…
The duration of the yellow or amber light is critical for whether you receive a red light ticket. Most motorists enter an intersection when the light is yellow and on the…
I used to really like the expression “Emulation is the highest form of flattery”. But then I started hearing it (or derivatives of it) all too often and the expression,…
I recently posted “What Does It Take To Be A True Leader“. Today I want to shift gears and discuss the converse — a clear example of leadership failure. An…
I am wondering what my readers view as the most dangerous type of moving violation. Of course, all of them raise safety issues but I am looking for what you think…
Head Coach Mike Tomlin had to have been crushed by falling short in last night’s Super Bowl XLV game. However, one small act shows his character and leadership abilities. He…
Effective February 17, 2011, failure to use a hands-free device will be a 2-point moving violation. This traffic ticket always carried a fine (about $150) and possibly negative auto insurance consequences.…
In early 2008, when I started my first blog entitled “Confessions Of A Traffic Lawyer“, I had to make a critical decision. Do I host it on a site like WordPress…
A New York motorist who is convicted of driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired or drug-related driving offense will have their license suspended or revoked. In order to obtain a…
Note: The texting an driving law was changed on July 12, 2011. For information on the new law, go to “Texting And Driving In New York (Finally) Made Illegal“. On October…