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...
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3 ways a traffic ticket could affect someone’s career
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...
Can carrying a personal breath test eliminate DWI risk?
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...
What is a technical or per se DWI violation?
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...
How to fight a New York ticket as an out-of-state driver
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...
New York uses automation to catch speeding drivers in work zones
No driver enjoys encountering a highway work zone. Even though they’re necessary to improve and repair the roads, they slow down traffic and sometimes require detours. Nonetheless, it’s crucial for drivers to slow down when they encounter these areas and obey all...
How many points does a New York speeding ticket cost?
Traffic infractions are the most common criminal offenses cited in New York. People who would never think of stealing from a business or assaulting a person still often violate traffic statutes. People think of traffic violations as minor inconveniences, as opposed to...
The ripple effects of driving with a suspended license
Driving is a privilege that comes with responsibilities. Drivers must adhere to traffic laws and regulations. In New York, driving with a suspended license carries severe consequences that extend beyond the immediate legal ramifications. Traffic offense vs. criminal...
Are there any defenses to a speeding ticket?
When people get pulled over by the police, they often give excuses or reasons why they were speeding. For instance, someone may honestly claim that they didn’t know what the speed limit was at the time, so they didn’t mean to break the limit. Or they may claim that...
Can a breath test be wrong?
For most drivers, the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08%. It is possible for someone who has a lower BAC to be cited for impaired driving if they exhibit signs of being under the influence of alcohol or other substances. But the legal limit is...