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New Study Shows Gender Discrepancy in Traffic Citations

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New Study Shows Gender Discrepancy in Traffic Citations According to just about every insurance company in America, women are safer drivers than men. That’s why their insurance rates are cheaper, at least up until a certain age. A new study seems to come to the same conclusion. According to data from the New York State […]

NYC Drivers Avoiding Tickets with License Plate Tampering

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In 2014, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced Vision Zero, a plan to eliminate all traffic fatalities on the city’s streets. Part of the initiative included installing more speed detection devices and red light cameras. Though it seemed like a good way to catch drivers who were breaking the law, motorists have come […]

What is a NY HOV Violation?

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On certain highways in New York, specific lanes are designated for HOV, or High Occupancy Vehicles, only.  This means more than one person in the vehicle at certain times of the day and days of the week.  The one exception to the multiple occupants requirement is the NY Clean Pass program, which allows eligible energy-efficient […]

Should You Pay or Fight Your New York Traffic Ticket

It’s fair to say that no one is happy when issued a  traffic ticket in New York.  Some people just want to get it over with and pay the ticket.  While that may be the quickest way out of it, payment of the ticket as issued is pleading “guilty” to the charges at hand.  This […]

9 Ways to Avoid Traffic Violations in New York

People usually come to us after they’ve received a traffic ticket. They don’t want the fines, added license points, raised insurance premiums, license suspensions, etc., that might come with it. The best way to avoid the consequences of getting a ticket is to avoid traffic violations in the first place. Below are 9 tips to […]

Manhattan South TVB Address Change (as of Nov. 12, 2013)

Lost my new york traffic ticket

What should you do if you’ve lost your NY traffic ticket, can’t find it and know that a deadline of some sort to respond or show in court is approaching or has passed?  The answer depends on where the ticket was issued and what information you may have available concerning the charge. In some situations […]

What to Do if You Lost or Can’t Find Your New York Traffic Ticket

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What to Do if You Lost or Can’t Find Your New York Traffic Ticket What should you do if you’ve lost your NY traffic ticket, can’t find it and know that a deadline of some sort to respond or show in court is approaching or has passed?  The answer depends on where the ticket was […]

NY Passing Stopped School Bus Laws

New York strictly enforces school bus laws and it’s understandable when New Yorkers read tragic headlines like  “6-Year-Old Boy Dead in Brooklyn After School Bus Hit-and-Run” and “7-Year-Old Boy Killed by Van Driver After Getting Off School Bus in Far Rockaway” far too often.  NY passing stopped school bus laws are in place to protect young […]

Suffolk County SCTPVA New Traffic Court Set To Open April 1, 2013

Suffolk County SCTPVA New Traffic Court Set To Open April 1, 2013 Suffolk County SCTPVA New Traffic Court Set To Open April 1, 2013 The new Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violation Agency (SCTPVA) is set to open on April 1, 2013. Currently, moving violation traffic tickets which will be handled by this court are […]

Simple Holiday Driving Tips. Avoid The Following

I’ve seen all the year end lists this week. Ten ways to avoid weight gain, to avoid stress, for gift giving, gift getting, ten thing you can do to end your year strong and for making 2013 resolutions. Here’s our list…what NOT to do while driving during the holidays. 1. Drink before driving. It’s pretty […]