Posts Tagged ‘ticket’
Always Fight a Speeding Ticket
Always Fight a Speeding Ticket Speeding tickets must ALWAYS be fought because they can have a very significant impact on your life…and more specifically…your bank account. The possible ramifications of a speeding ticket are: High fines and surcharges Points DMV Driver Responsibility Assessment Driver license suspension Driver license revocation Potential (but unlikely) jail sentence Large…
Read MoreFailure to Move Over Law in New York
Move Over Law Requirements New York requires that motorists move over when they see an emergency or hazard vehicle on the side of the road with its hazard lights on. Drivers are expected to move one full lane away from the stopped vehicle. This means that traveling in an adjacent lane generally is unacceptable If…
Read MoreReckless Driving in NY – A Criminal Charge – Not an Ordinary Traffic Ticket!
Reckless Driving Reckless driving is more than a moving violation—it is a misdemeanor offense. A conviction of reckless driving can result in a jail sentence, points on your license, a fine and several other very serious consequences as follows: Potential Consequences of a Reckless Driving Conviction Potential Jail Sentence Expand 1st Offense: 30 days in…
Read MoreLynbrook Village Court Traffic Tickets
Can you Fight a Traffic Ticket in Lynbrook Village Court? You can Absolutely Fight a Lynbrook Village Court Traffic Ticket! If you receive a traffic ticket in Lynbrook Village, it is crucial that you speak to a traffic attorney that has experience defending traffic tickets in this particular court. Every court has different rules and…
Read MoreHow Long do Points & Traffic Tickets Stay on your License in NY
How Long Do Points Stay on My License The Driver Violation Point System is how the New York State DMV identifies and penalizes high risk drivers. The DMV assigns a different amount of points to each moving violation based upon its severity. Please feel free to visit our Point Chart to view the different traffic…
Read MoreOut-of-State Drivers with New York Traffic Tickets
Out-of-State Driver with a New York Traffic Ticket You cannot Ignore a New York Traffic Ticket Even if you are Licensed in another State As a result of the Driver’s License Compact, all states (except Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Wisconsin) share information about drivers who are convicted of traffic violations in its jurisdiction. This means…
Read MoreI Received a Traffic Ticket on Long Island-What Do I Do?
What to do when you Receive a Traffic Ticket Receiving a traffic ticket is never a pleasant experience. In this article we outline the steps you must take and the options you have when you are charged with a traffic violation on Long Island, New York. 1st – Check your Ticket for Errors Driver Name…
Read MoreShould I Plead Guilty to a NY Electronic Device Ticket?
Never Plead Guilty to an Electronic Device Violation The Law governing Electronic Device Tickets New York’s Vehicle and Traffic Law (“VTL”) contains two sections that prohibit the use of cell phones and electronic device while driving. VTL 1225-c governs the use of Cell Phones and VTL 1225-d governs the use of Portable Electronic Devices.…
Read MoreShould I Plead Guilty to a Cell Phone Ticket in New York?
Never Plead Guilty to a Cell Device Violation The Law governing Cell Phone Tickets New York’s Vehicle and Traffic Law (“VTL”) contains two sections that prohibit the use of cell phones while driving. VTL 1225-c governs the use of Cell Phones and VTL 1225-d governs the use of Portable Electronic Devices. In this article we…
Read MoreHow to Get Out of a Traffic Ticket
How Do I Get out of Traffic Ticket Getting pulled over for a traffic stop is never a pleasant experience, but you don’t need to panic. Following these traffic stop Do’s & Dont’s should help keep you and the officer both feel safe and calm, make the traffic stop as painless as possible and may…
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