New York is a busy location comprising over eight million people. There are a lot of cars on the road but this isn’t the only form of transport out there. Many kids choose to walk to school with their friends. Others opt to jump on the bus. It takes a while for...
Traffic Violations
How the Driver Responsibility Assessment works in New York
If you receive citations or tickets in New York, there is a point when you may have to undergo the Driver Responsibility Assessment. This is a fee that must be paid to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles over a period of three years. Learn more about this and...
How a New York traffic ticket will follow you home
If you’re among the millions of visitors coming into New York this summer from as near as New Jersey and as far as the West Coast, you may end up getting a traffic ticket. Law enforcement officers are particularly out in force around the holidays, as the Fourth of...
Why you should never leave the scene after an accident
If you’ve ever driven in New York traffic, you know it can be a nightmare. Not only that, but the potential of an accident is high. While no one wants to be in an accident or deal with the aftermath, one of the worst things you can do in this situation is to leave...
Texting at a stoplight isn’t as safe as you might think
New York has a law against texting while driving. If a police officer spots you with your phone in your hand, they will probably pull you over and write you a ticket. Some people try to get around the risk of a ticket by waiting until they pull up to a stop light to...
Can you talk on the phone while you drive in New York?
You are well aware that texting and driving is dangerous and illegal. You've seen plenty of stories about it causing accidents and you know that the laws were updated to prohibit drivers from sending or reading texts in the car. But what if you simply want to talk to...
How does the New York traffic violations point system work?
New York, including the five boroughs, is known for diversity, shopping and good food. Unfortunately, this region is also known for its aggressive driver point system. Even seemingly minor traffic violations could lead to the accrual of points against your driving...
What should you do if you receive a TLC summons?
New York’s Taxi & Limousine Commission handles the issuance and revocation of “hack licenses” that are necessary for drivers to legally transport people. One of the most harrowing events that can happen for these drivers is to receive a summons that could lead to...
These traffic violations could land you in trouble with the law
Citizens in New York make use of the roads for a variety of reasons. Many people rely on using their car to get to work each day. Others need to take the children to and from school. Driving privileges can be extremely important and the consequences of facing traffic...
Why texting and driving is simply a bad idea
While cellphone technology and driving play an important role in the daily lives of many people across New York, the two should generally not be mixed. There are numerous reasons for this, with safety and legality being at the top of the list. The reality is that it...