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How to fight an NYC idling ticket

how to fight an nyc idling ticket

How to fight an NYC idling ticket How to fight an NYC idling ticket New York City is known as a city that never sleeps.  There’s constant activity and vehicular traffic on the road, both commercial and private. Despite all these vehicles on the road, the city is committed to doing what it can to […]

What happens if you miss court for a traffic ticket?

what happens if you miss court for a traffic ticket

What Happens If You Miss Court For A Traffic Ticket? What happens if you miss court for a traffic ticket? It might be tempting to ignore a traffic ticket. The Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) in NYC and the many local county, city, and village courts throughout the state handle a tremendous volume of cases. Thinking […]

What You Need To Know About The New York Driver License Compact

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What you need to know about the New York Driver License Compact What you need to know about the New York Driver License Compact New York residents who drive in other states may be issued traffic tickets in those states. The same is true for out-of-state licensed drivers driving in New York. Ignoring altogether or […]

5 Questions to Ask Your Traffic Ticket Lawyer

5 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR TRAFFIC TICKET LAWYER No one wants to be pulled over and issued a traffic ticket, but it happens to thousands every day. You don’t have to panic if you are pulled over and issued a traffic ticket, but you should take action to have your fine reduced or dropped. After […]

Can You Make A Right Turn On Red In NYC?

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Can you make a right turn on red in NYC? In many places, it’s legal to make a right turn at a red light as long as you yield to oncoming traffic first.  However, in NYC, making a right turn on red is illegal unless the traffic signal posts otherwise.  Sadly, the “I didn’t know” […]

Using “Lack Of Visibility” To Get Out Of A Speeding Ticket

Using lack of visibility to get out of your speeding ticket

Using “Lack Of Visibility” To Get Out Of A Speeding Ticket Can you get out of a speeding ticket if you couldn’t see the speed limit sign? This kind of defense is sometimes called “lack of visibility” and lots of people try to use it to defend themselves in court and avoid ticket fees.  Turns […]

How to lower auto insurance after accident

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO LOWER YOUR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE? When someone receives a traffic ticket in New York, one of the primary concerns is a potential increase in automobile insurance rates. Clients ask all the time…”how can I keep my automobile insurance as low as possible?” It’s hard to pinpoint exactly how much of an […]

​​Surcharge On A Traffic Ticket In New York

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​​Surcharge on a traffic ticket in New York Drivers who violate traffic laws and are convicted of traffic violations will be subjected to certain direct monetary penalties as a result.  These include: Fines set by the individual court; DMV assessments based on the number of points accumulated on a license; Mandatory surcharges set by the state Penalties […]

Can I Speak On My Cell Phone While Driving In NY?

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Can I speak on my cell phone while driving in NY? We’ve all been in the position where our phone rings while we’re driving or we remember that we need to make an important call.  Fortunately, the hands free bluetooth connections that were a luxury when distracted driving first became a prominent issue are now […]

Can You Just Pay A Fix It Ticket?

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Can you just pay a fix it ticket? It can be frustrating when you’re pulled over for some kind of equipment related issue that you didn’t know was a problem or knew and regretted not getting it fixed earlier.   It’s not a situation where you disagree with the officer or are worried about points […]