There are certain types of traffic violations that people understand may lead to a traffic stop. Someone driving out well over the posted speed limit knows they are at risk if they cross paths with a police officer. Those engaged in reckless driving behavior, such as...
Driving can be a frustrating daily task. Those who have a long commute to work or who spend hours transporting their children to after-school activities every week may become impatient on the road. Some people routinely exceed the posted speed limit because they want...
New York police officers can arrest anyone who fails a chemical test or displays clear impairment while driving. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses can put someone in jail and temporarily cost them their driver's license. Despite the risk of potentially serious...
Police officers have a duty to keep the roadways safe. For example, they are called upon to stop impaired drivers from putting themselves and others at risk. As officers are patrolling, they may see things that make them believe that a particular driver is impaired....
Sometimes, videos or stories go viral online because they strike a chord with people. A recent court hearing has gone viral because of the actions of the defendant. Specifically, a gentleman ordered to attend a hearing related to driving on a suspended license spoke...
Some types of traffic violations are very black and white. The law in New York requires that motorists use their turn signals when merging into another line of traffic, passing a vehicle or turning a corner. Anyone who fails to use their signal could end up with a...
People largely understand that traffic tickets are economic penalties. After all, someone written a ticket by a police officer has to pay a fine in order to resolve the issue. What people frequently fail to recognize is that paying of citation is effectively the same...
Many people get arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses because they didn't know they were over the legal limit when they got behind the wheel. While people are often familiar with the laws regulating their blood alcohol concentration (BAC), they may not...
People in New York can get arrested for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense if they cause a crash. They might face charges if they fail a breath test and/or if they drive poorly and attract an officer's attention on the road. Some people face charges based on...
Some people underestimate the negative impact that a traffic ticket could have on their circumstances. They don't consider the licensing consequences or how their insurance company might increase their premium. Instead, their main priority is simply to resolve the...
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