Misdemeanors

Drivers here are expected to adhere to the traffic laws when they are on the road. That includes the basics, like staying within the posted speed limit, not making reckless or negligent actions and driving while sober. However, mistakes happen, and people can face...

  Upstate New Yorkers might be under the impression that the only types of traffic violations that can cause problems in their lives are when there is an arrest. Included in incidents that can warrant an arrest include driving under the influence, hit and run,...

  While law enforcement in New York State is always on the lookout for drivers who might be committing traffic violations, there are certain times when they will make an extra effort to issue citations. The violations that are part of this crackdown can range...

  Drivers in New York State are required to have insurance when they are on the road. If there is a traffic stop or an accident and the driver does not have the required proof of insurance, there are various traffic violation penalties that will be faced. With an...

  New York State drivers who have grown accustomed to sneaking looks at their smartphone or other devices when behind the wheel will undoubtedly know that they could place themselves in jeopardy of receiving a citation for a traffic violation. Law enforcement is...

  New York State takes its driving regulations seriously. This is a matter of safety as it seeks to ensure that drivers operate their vehicles based on the law and are made to face penalties if they fail to do so. In some cases, drivers will be required to pay a...

  Since distracted driving has become so prevalent a safety issue in New York and across the nation, law enforcement has stepped up its attempts to tamp down on the activity. For people who are accused of texting and driving or taking part in other behaviors with...

  New Yorkers who are stopped by law enforcement when out on the road and accused of a traffic violation might not think it is that much to worry about. Once they realize the scope of the penalties including a possible fine and points on the driver's license,...

  In New York, a person who is getting his or her first driver's license or a person who had lost his or her license and has finally gotten it back might be under the impression that it is smooth sailing moving forward. However, they often fail to realize that...

  New Yorkers who get a ticket while driving in the state will undoubtedly understand that the ticket must be paid or they will face an increase of the fine and the possibility of other penalties that can lead to the loss of driving privileges. A mistake that...