The roads in New York can be hazardous at the best of times. Unfortunately, this means the accidents are a frequent occurrence. Vehicular accidents are an unpleasant experience for anyone involved. If you panic and leave the scene of a wreck, however, that could be...
Drunk Driving
Failing to yield is a crime in New York
When you’re driving in New York, the expectation is that you will drive at the correct speed for the conditions. If there are pedestrians around you, then that means that you should be slowing down and focusing on the road to prevent a collision if someone enters your...
How much will a speeding ticket affect your insurance costs?
Getting pulled over for driving too fast is more than just inconvenient. It can also lead to an expensive traffic ticket, which could cost you as much as $600 in fines if you were going quite a bit over the speed limit. Even those going just five miles over the speed...
Do drivers always have to stop for pedestrians?
If you see a pedestrian in the road, decide you have the right of way and continue ahead, running into them, you will face the consequences. Yet, if pedestrians could step into the road whenever they want and expect cars to stop, New York traffic would become even...
Yes, drugged driving is drunk driving
Although drunk driving charges are seen as something that happens after a person ingests too much alcohol and gets caught, you should know that penalties for driving under the influence also apply to those who are impaired by drugs. Whether those drugs are illicit or...
Using a phone while driving is bad: Here’s why people still do it
You’ve seen all the public service announcements, and you know that New York is pretty aggressive about passing out tickets for hand-held cellphone use behind the wheel. So why do drivers keep doing it? More than a third of drivers admit to using an app on their phone...
Deciding whether you should fight against a New York DUI
New York has some of the most severe drunk driving laws in the nation. For example, a first offense DUI conviction could mean the loss of your driving license for no fewer than six months. First-time offenders also risk serving a year in jail and paying a $500 fine....
Do you know what a driver responsibility assessment is?
If you've been cited for a traffic infraction, then there may be a driver responsibility assessment (DRA) that you have to pay the New York Department of Motor Vehicles for the next three years. State officials generally only impose a DRA if you rack up six or more...
How can you defend against a cellphone ticket?
New York police make a considerable effort to catch people they believe are on their phones while driving. The penalties for cellphone use behind the wheel are tough, so it is crucial to investigate all avenues of defense if charged. One way is to seek video footage...
Can you trick a field sobriety test by practicing?
Police officers who suspect someone of driving after having too much to drink will usually conduct two different kinds of tests. Chemical tests can detect the presence of alcohol or drugs in the body. Field sobriety tests help check someone for signs of impairment in...