Disobeyed Traffic Control Device in New York? We Can Help
Many New York traffic tickets are issued for Disobey Traffic Control Device, and many people ask us what this really means. § 1110 of the VTL regulates obedience to traffic control devices. This is the section of law that would be cited on a NY Disobey Traffic Control Device traffic ticket. § 1110(a) reads as […]
Always proceed with EXTREME caution at the TVB
After dealing with an issue yesterday, we thought it was worth a quick reminder. If you have a traffic ticket answerable to the TVB (mostly NYC traffic tickets, also includes Suffolk County, Buffalo and Rochester) be very careful how you handle it. The Administrative Law Judges in the TVB have a great deal of discretion. […]
New York driver license points FAQ
A couple of quick answers to questions we’ve recently been asked concerning NY license points and your driving record. Q: Will the points and violation “come off” my record after 18 months? A: Yes and no–depends on what you mean by “come off”. No they won’t “come off” because evidence of this violation will be […]
Top 5 things to know about Red Lights in New York.
1. There are no right turns on a red light in NYC. If there is a sign there specifically stating that such a turn is allowed, then it’s allowed. Otherwise, it is prohibited in all five boroughs. “I didn’t know” won’t cut it in court should it come to that. 2. A red light camera […]
How much will my traffic ticket cost? It depends…
Getting a traffic ticket in New York can be a lot like buying jewelry or antiques. Unless you have a trained eye, it’s almost impossible to know what to expect to pay. Drivers should never assume they know what a traffic ticket will cost in fines, surcharges and other penalties without a full analysis from […]
The wrong way to get Nassau County traffic tickets dismissed
Yesterday the Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency fired six employees for fixing more than 100 tickets. News reports didn’t mention that they were actually selling their “fixing” services. It seems the tickets in question were for themselves, friends and family. The investigation apparently started with an individual who was issued several Nassau County […]
NYS TVB bond payments for NYC traffic tickets now due next day.
In many Traffic Violation Bureau (TVB) cases, the majority of which are traffic tickets in NYC, the Judge will require payment of a $40 cash bond on a ticket. It’s a refundable deposit and, as long as a motorist shows for court on the next hearing date, it will be returned. For years, NY traffic […]
NY Speeding Ticket Points System
Points for a New York Speeding Ticket range from 3 to 11. The number of points put on your NY drivers license depends on how many mph over the limit you were driving–not your actual speed. Speeding ticket NY points: 3 pts An unspecified “unreasonable” speed 1-10 over the speed limit 4pts 11-20 over the […]
NYC traffic ticket for unsafe lane change dismissed at the TVB.
We were able to help a client out with an unsafe lane change ticket today. The charge was dismissed. My client explained to me he really didn’t think he did anything wrong. I sympathized with him. Traffic tickets like this one are sometimes difficult to accept and to adjudicate because the concept of “unsafe” is […]
NYS DMV to double certain fees in July 2009.
Right on the heels of my prior post about a potential for increased tickets and surcharges during these difficult economic times (Hard Times? Expect more traffic tickets NY), we’ve learned that NY has authorized the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to increase their suspension termination fees (stf) by 100%. This means the license termination fee, […]
