VTL § 1166(b), “IMPROPER LEFT TURN-TWO WAY RDWY”

Not to be confused with VTL § 1160(b).

A violation rarely cited in New York State is for violating § 1166-b. This statute is similar to VTL 1160-b, which relates to making a left turn from one street to another street. 1166-b concerns making a left turn from a street to a driveway.

If a motorist is found guilty or plead guilty to this statute, they will get two points on their New York driving record. In New York City, the fine is $138. In towns and villages, the fine is determined by the judge that is assigned to the case. The minimum is $150 + $93 mandatory state surcharge. The biggest cost is the motorist’s insurance premiums. With such a violation appearing on the driving record, insurance companies are inclined to raise the bi-annual rates.

Statute

Text of the statute:

Required position for turning at alley, driveway, private road or onto property off the roadway. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn from a roadway into an alley, driveway, private road or onto property off the roadway, shall approach the turn as follows:

(b) Left turns from two-way roadways. The approach for a left turn from a two-way roadway shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the center thereof.

Fighting a 1166b Traffic Ticket

Whether the allegations are accurate or inaccurate, the charges can be disputed. It is not immoral or illegal to plead Not Guilty in response to a traffic ticket even if the facts are correct. When you plead Not Guilty it does not mean you are making factual claims. Pleading Not Guilty merely means you are utilizing your Constitutional rights to require the police officer to prove the case.

Often, instead of going through the burden of proving and establishing all the elements of the violation, the prosecutor will present you with a plea bargain offer. The plea bargain will generally allow for a guilty plea to a lesser violation in the place of the original violation. A traffic ticket lawyer can be of great help in such circumstances. Firstly, an experienced attorney is in the best position to obtain the best possible plea deal. Secondly, your lawyer can make all necessary court appearances in your place.

Benjamin Goldman Law Office

The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a New York State traffic ticket law firm. We have been fighting all types of traffic related charges since 2011. Our firm has received hundreds of five-star testimonials over the years, most of which attest to the service we provide our clients and the results we obtain for them.

If you received a 1166(B) ticket you can contact the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. Our firm assists motorists throughout the state. Attorneys from our firm assist motorists in the five boros of New York City and on Long Island. We also help many clients in the rest of the state, such as in the Catskill Mountains, Mohawk Valley, Upstate New York, Hudson Valley, Central New York, Southern Tier, Finger Lakes, Capital District, Western New York, and North Country. The dedicated team at the Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides all motorists and their relatives with a free consultation. Our firm can be reached by phone call, text message, email, or website submission.

Fight a VTL § 1166(b) Ticket