We’ve probably all heard the story of a man who is speeding recklessly and gets pulled over by the police. He points to the woman in the passenger seat and explains that she’s his wife and she’s in labor. He’s speeding to the hospital. Often, in the story, the police...
Year: 2021
Can a New York speeding ticket cost you your license?
If you were to ask the average person how much a speeding ticket might cost in New York, most of them will probably tell you that a ticket will lead to a couple of hundred dollars worth of fines and possibly higher costs for your car insurance for the next few years....
Did they get the wrong speed on your traffic ticket?
When you get pulled over for speeding, the first thing the police officer is likely to ask is if you know how fast you were going. Many people choose not to answer this out of fear of admitting they did something wrong or incriminating themselves. They may simply say...
If you’re under 21, how do the DWI laws change?
Driving under the influence is illegal in the state of New York, and the most common way to measure intoxication is through Blood Alcohol Concentration. As most drivers know, the legal limit for intoxication is 0.08%. This is the BAC limit at which it can be presumed...
What driving habits could be reckless driving in New York?
Most of the time, when a police officer pulls you over while driving, the worst consequences you face will be a traffic ticket, a fine and possibly higher prices for your insurance coverage when you renew your policy. However, sometimes your behavior while driving can...
What happens if you get a DWI outside your home country?
If you live in Canada and enjoy going to New York or other states just across the border, something you could be cautious of is getting a DWI. If you drive while intoxicated or are accused of doing so, your immigration status or ability to come into the country could...
Any impairing substance may lead to a DWI
Did you know that you can be accused of a DWI even if you were not intoxicated by alcohol at the time of a traffic stop? You can face DWIs for driving while impaired by over-the-counter medications, like antihistamines that make you tired, or for taking prescription...
Can you get ticketed for going too slowly?
It’s normal to hear people talking about speeding tickets and the fines that go with them, after all, if you violate the speed limit, you could put others at risk of harm. Did you know, though, that driving too slowly is also a hazard to yourself and others? If you...
When does New York add points to your driver’s license?
Driving is an activity that puts you at risk for injury, as well as everyone near you. People can make bad decisions at the wheel that cause expensive property damage for others or that cause injury or even death. Most people don't spend much energy worrying about the...
What happens if you drive anyway with a suspended license?
Driving is a necessity for many people. Public transportation can be too unreliable for those with frequent travel obligations, while ridesharing or taxi services could be cost-prohibitive. Whether you need to get to work or get your kids to school, you need personal...