New York Traffic Blog

Many motorists who get a traffic ticket in New York City feel the process is different, confusing, and stacked against them. They are not imagining it. In the five boroughs,…

How to avoid an insurance hike after NY traffic ticket

How to Avoid an Insurance Hike From a New York Traffic Ticket

March 31, 2026

TL;DR: A New York traffic ticket can raise your insurance, especially if it leads to points or a conviction on your driving record. But not every ticket automatically causes an…

NYC Will No Longer Issue Criminal Summonses for Bicycle and E-Bike Traffic Offenses: What Riders Need to Know

March 27, 2026

If you ride a bicycle or e-bike in New York City, there has been an important policy change. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that beginning March 27, 2026, NYPD will no longer issue criminal summonses to…

New York’s New Driving Laws: What Truck Drivers Need To Know

February 25, 2026

As of February 16, 2026, New York revised critical regulations involving the DMV point system. To read about all the changes, read our article titled “Major Changes to New York…

New York’s Most Common Truck Safety Violations Found During Stops

February 23, 2026

Truck Tickets

When a commercial truck is stopped in New York—whether at a weigh station or roadside—officers and inspectors are typically checking for a short list of issues that increase crash risk:…

Major Changes to New York DMV’s Point System Starting February 16, 2026

January 16, 2026

In November 2024, we were the first to publish a report about New York DMV’s plans to overhaul the driver’s point system in an article titled “New York’s DMV Overhauls…

New York’s DMV Overhauls Point System: What Drivers Need to Know About The Changes

December 19, 2025

Our traffic ticket law firm has been helping motorists navigate New York’s vehicle and traffic laws for well over 30 years. In that time, we have never seen such a…

Understanding How Suspensions Of NY Driving Privileges Work

December 10, 2025

If your New York driver’s license or privilege to drive has been suspended, it is important to know what type of suspension has been placed on it. A suspension can…

Can New York Force You to Slow Down? Understanding the Proposed “Stop Super Speeders Act”

November 13, 2025