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5 Traffic Court Mistakes to Avoid
Traffic court trials usually only last about five minutes, but they can be a very profitable five minutes. They can save you loads of money in increased insurance fees, fines, and the possible ramifications of license suspensions. Of course, this is only true if you handle traffic court correctly. Here are 5 mistakes that just…
3 Things to Avoid Saying at a Traffic Stop
Most people get stopped by police officers at some point or another in their lives. Which can lead to a big mistake: being complacent about police stops. It’s important to remember that every police stop is an encounter with law enforcement that could lead either to a very expensive speeding ticket, or to an arrest.…
In the News: A Textalyzer?
You’ve heard of the breathalyzer for DWIs. But have you heard of the textalyzer? The textalyzer is a device which can determine whether you were using your phone will driving. Recently, Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked the Governer’s Traffic Safety Committee to take a look at the technology. The device plugs directly into your phone and…
Can I Get a Ticket for Getting Into a Car Accident?
Car accidents are stressful enough without worrying about whether or not you might end up with a ticket, too. Still, despite the fact that New York is a no-fault insurance state, tickets can still happen in two important instances. First, you could end up with a ticket if the police determine that you violated traffic…
Fighting New York Traffic Red Light Camera Tickets
This year, New York put up more red light cameras than ever. While many of them are in New York City, there are plenty in the rest of the state as well. Unlike other tickets, these tickets don’t put points on your license, and they don’t raise insurance rates. And you don’t strictly need an…
Does Taking a Driver’s Safety Course Remove Points from Your License?
Many people imagine they don’t need to fight traffic tickets because they have heard about New York’s Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP). And it is true: this program can remove points from your license. You can even take one every 18 months to keep removing points from your license. But it’s a bad idea…
Can a Cop Make me Pay a Ticket on the Spot?
Getting pulled over by a police officer who asks for payment on the spot is harrowing. When this happens to you, the police officer may even threaten to take you to jail. And believe it or not, it does happen in some states. Some jurisdictions do this to out-of-state drivers. They carry mobile card readers…
How a Traffic Lawyer Can Fight Your NY Speeding Ticket
Many people are confused about what role a traffic lawyer plays in getting traffic tickets reduced or dismissed. There is just so much misinformation out there about how traffic court works, and why tickets do (or don’t) get dismissed. Some of the misinformation is half-true, or true only under certain circumstances. Without a lawyer’s expertise,…
What is an SR-22 in New York?
You may have seen advertisements for insurance which note they are SR-22 friendly. But what is an SR-22? And do you need one? Here’s what you need to know. SR-22: Definition The SR-22 is just a form submitted by your insurance company to the DMV to let them know you have obtained car insurance, and…
When Can You Go To Jail for a Speeding Ticket in New York?
While it’s rare to go to jail for a speeding ticket, it can happen. Technically, a judge can send you to jail if you are 11 mph over the limit or more. If you go 11 to 30 mph over the speed limit you can be sent to jail for 15 days. If you go…
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