Using “Lack Of Visibility” To Get Out Of A 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 […]

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

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 […]

Are Speed Traps Legal?

Are speed traps legal? Speed traps are legal.  Sorry, they are.   You might feel somehow the particular enforcement area or method was “unfair” or a deception of some sort.  Some might confuse such enforcement with “entrapment” which is a legal defense to criminal charges based on some coercion or tactics used by police to induce […]

What does a yellow speed limit sign mean?

What does a yellow speed limit sign mean? Many drivers have likely seen yellow speed limit signs for years without considering if they are somehow different from a typical white speed sign and, if so, how they are different.   It turns out the purpose of these signs is more than to add a splash […]

Do police officers have quotas in issuing traffic tickets?

Do police officers have quotas in issuing traffic tickets? Do police officers have quotas? We hear from drivers all the time that the moving violation traffic ticket they received must have been issued because the officer needed to meet his “quota” or the day or week or month or location, etc.  The theory is based […]

I received a traffic ticket for speeding in a work zone. What do I do?

I received a traffic ticket for speeding in a work zone. What do I do? If you received a traffic ticket for speeding in a work zone, you may be unsure what to do next. Is it the same as getting any other type of traffic ticket?  Due to the weight that a traffic violation […]

Can I argue a speeding ticket due to flow of traffic laws?

Can I argue a speeding ticket due to flow of traffic laws? Everyone has gone above the speed limit, but what happens when you get caught? Find out if a flow of traffic law can help reduce or dismiss your ticket.  What is the Flow of Traffic Law? Flow of traffic laws aren’t actually laws. […]

What Happens If You Don’t Pay a Speeding Ticket In New York?

What Happens If You Miss Court For A Traffic Ticket? What happens if you miss court for a traffic ticket? Many people might be tempted to ignore their speeding ticket. Perhaps they have an out-of-state  license; perhaps they don’t own a car or insurance, or perhaps they exclusively take public transportation.   Whatever the case, you […]

Who Is Most Likely to Get a Speeding Ticket in NY?

Who Is Most Likely to Get a Speeding Ticket in NY? Getting a speeding ticket can easily make you feel singled out, especially if you watch dozens of other obvious speeders zip by while you wait for the officer to run your license.  There might actually be some truth to what you are feeling, depending […]

What New York Towns Collect the Most Fines from Traffic Tickets?

What New York Towns Collect the Most Fines from Traffic Tickets? FAST FACTS Towns and villages in Upstate brought in $171 million in fines. The town of Kent brought in the lowest amount of fines at $602,823. Village and town courts across the state brought in $250 million. When it comes to driving in New York, you […]