Reckless driving is an offense that can lead to trouble for you if you are cited. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor, and it is defined as using your vehicle in a way that unreasonably endangers others or interferes with the use of a public highway. This definition...
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When will New York charge a driver with an aggravated DWI?
There are numerous circumstances that can lead to a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge in New York. Police officers can arrest someone after a traffic stop or after a motor vehicle collision. The situation surrounding the arrest will determine the exact charges...
Can you fight a speeding ticket without going to court?
You recently were given a speeding ticket, and you believe that it isn't valid. Perhaps you claim that they pulled over the wrong car or that the officer clocked you at the wrong speed. There are many reasons why you could feel that you weren't actually breaking the...
The risk of just paying that New York speeding ticket
A traffic citation is essentially an accusation by a police officer that you broke traffic laws. Most drivers don't view a ticket as a criminal allegation but rather just a frustrating, expensive inconvenience. They pay the ticket despite recognizing the secondary...
Can you lose your license for a first-time DWI?
For most people, a DWI is the most serious charge they’ll face but also one that could have serious consequences. Depending on the circumstances of the arrest, it is possible that you could face harsh penalties and lose your license. There are many long-term...
3 times that New York might suspend your driver’s license
Driving is a privilege in New York, not all right. There are numerous requirements that you need to meet to legally drive, and the state can suspend or even rescind your license at any point with the right justification. There are numerous scenarios that could cost...
When will New York speeding tickets cost you double the fine?
New York's traffic laws create numerous categories of offenses. Speeding or traveling at speeds faster than the posted limit for an area is one of the most common offenses. In fact, many drivers habitually speed, assuming they won't get a ticket if they don't go too...
What is an ignition interlock restriction on your license?
New York has unique state laws about driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses. One of those unique rules is Leandra's Law, which imposes an ignition interlock restriction on the license of someone convicted of a DWI. As you may be able to infer from the name, an...
How much will a New York traffic ticket increase insurance rates?
Traffic tickets are frustrating and often expensive. Depending on the traffic offense involved, the cost of the ticket could be several hundred dollars on its own. There will be secondary costs attached to it as well. One of the most significant expenses is the likely...
Is going into labor really an excuse for speeding?
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...