Canadian Residents with Speeding Tickets in NY
Canadian residents need to ensure that they are calculating the kilometers per hour while driving in New York...
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Will Capital District Police Call Ice When They Pull Over Undocumented Drivers?
The vast majority of police will not bother with undocumented drivers at simple traffic...
Failed to Use/Improper Use – 4 Way Flash. VTL 1163 (e)
Failure to use your hazards when required is a 2 point ticket in New York State. The maximum fine is $243...
Impact of Traffic Tickets on Low Income Motorists
A recent Princeton University study entitled “Speed Trap or Poverty Trap” was conducted on the impact of...
What is the Move Over Law (VTL 1144AA)?
This is a relatively new law that numerous drivers never heard of. If you are driving on a highway and there is an emergency vehicle on the shoulder with its lights...
NY HUT (Highway Use Tax) Laws: Vehicle Status & Payment Requirements
Highway use tax (“HUT”) is complex and not following its specifications can result in hefty fines and possible loss of license...
Out Of State Drivers With Suspensions in New York
This is a blog posting about drivers that are not licensed in New York but have suspensions in New York...
VTL 1129 Following Too Closely
“Following Too Closely” is considered one of the more serious traffic violations. This violation carries 4 points...
VTL 1144AB “Failed Due Care For Hazard Vehicle“
Every operator of a motor vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with a hazard vehicle which is parked, stopped...
How Long Do Points Last on My License
This is a question we get often and unfortunately the answer is not simple. There are two aspects to “points” going on your license. The first is insurance purposes and the second is for DMV purposes. They each have their own calculations.