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How does the Driver Violation Point System work?

In New York, the Department of Motor Vehicles uses a point system to determine when someone should lose their license and when they are not safe on the roads. Different violations lead to different citations and points. The state uses the Driver Violation Point System…

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What will a ticket for texting while driving cost?

New York state law prohibits drivers from using cell phones, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. Illegal use of a device includes talking on the phone, reading or composing messages and other electronic material, taking or viewing images and playing…

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Tips for disputing a parking ticket

Parking tickets can seem like an unavoidable aspect of your life in New York City. If you are new to the area, you may still be unfamiliar with the city’s parking rules, such as not parking in a crosswalk. Even long-time city drivers may unintentionally…

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Does anything make a New York traffic ticket defective?

Receiving a New York traffic ticket is a drag under any circumstances, but it may create serious problems for you if you drive for a living or already have existing points on your driver’s license. However, a traffic ticket has to contain certain elements to…

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Tips to avoid flying into road rage

Even at the best of times, driving in and around New York City can pose a long list of challenges. Sometimes, though, frustrations mount and you might want to take your anger out on the nearest driver. Remaining calm and in control of your emotions…

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What makes a rolling stop illegal?

When making a right turn at a seemingly empty intersection, it is not uncommon for New Yorkers to slow down but never come to a complete stop. But if a police officer catches you doing a rolling stop, you could end up with an expensive…

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What are alternate side parking (ASP) rules?

New York City is a busy and crowded place. To keep the area looking good, the city has to clean the streets. Even if people are not littering, the roadways get dirty and debris can make its way into traffic lanes, causing safety issues. However,…

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Could you get a ticket from a camera?

New York City is a busy place. As such, law enforcement cannot stay on top of everything happening on the roads. Not only are roadways crowded, making it tough for officers to capture every infraction but also there is so much going on that the…

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What will happen when you get a pink ticket for defective brakes?

The traffic laws in New York are extensive and even a minor infraction can lead to license suspension and points added to your record. As a commercial driver, what happens if you receive a pink ticket for a safety violation such as a brake system…

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Routes your truck drivers must follow in New York City

If you own a fleet of trucks, you must emphasize to your drivers the importance of local laws about commercial vehicles, especially in New York City. Here truck drivers must follow a network of roads that fall into two classes. If your drivers do not…

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