You probably know that texting behind the wheel is prohibited in New York, just as using your phone is. In fact, as of Dec. 1, 2001, violators who use a handheld telephone to place a call while driving may be charged with fines of up to $200 and will receive a ticket...
Month: May 2018
How do police spot a texting driver?
You’re not allowed to text and drive, but you may be wondering how the police would even know what was happening. It’s not as if you hold your phone up for all to see. How do they spot drivers who are texting behind the wheel? There are a few different tactics. For...
Is it legal to text when your vehicle is at a stop light/sign?
You probably know that it is not legal to text and drive in New York. What you may also believe is that it’s totally fine to text behind the wheel if your vehicle is stopped. For example, if you’re at a red light, you might check your messages quickly before you have...
Accused of texting while driving? You can defend yourself
There are people who watch out for texting drivers just to call the police. There are city-wide traffic task force members who are there watching out for the same thing. It’s unfortunate, but you could be accused of texting and driving even if you weren’t. Whether...
Should you have a driving contract with your teenager?
The day that has you feeling both excited and fearful has finally come: Your kid got their driver’s license. They now can get around without you -- and you can even send them on household errands when you want without supervision. Terrifying, isn’t it? While parents...
The financial impact of a DUI
Drinking and driving is done by millions each year, leading to thousands of arrests here in New York. The biggest fear for many when they are initially pulled over or arrested is losing their license. That certainly will happen if they are guilty, but people tend to...
NYC cops on heightened alert for speeding motorists
That driving-linked statistics relevant to New York City show a sharp spike in speeding incidents over the past several months is not exactly surprising. Relatively empty roadways account for that. The catalyst most responsible for the vast metro’s relatively quiet...
Cuomo announces plan to enforce road construction laws in New York
With road construction going on throughout New York City, you should be extra careful the next time you pass a construction zone. New York State government has announced "Operation Hardhat" to try to catch drivers committing tickable offenses, using undercover...
Reckless driving can take on many forms
As a driver, your number one priority should be the safety of you and your passengers. Along with this, you must realize that the decisions you make as a driver will affect other people on the road.Not only is reckless driving a safety risk, but it can also result in...
What are the different types of speed limit zones that exist?
Speed limits work much like any other regulations or laws here in the United States. They vary by state and the type of road or area. There are three primary types of speed limits. These include statutory, posted and special conditions. Statutory speed limits are...