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Category Archives: Traffic Violations
Traffic violations for delivery drivers: penalties, points and premiums
In New York, delivery drivers who receive traffic tickets may face fines, points on their driver’s license, and increased insurance rates. The specific penalties for a traffic violation will depend on the nature of the infraction and the driver’s driving record. Common traffic violations for…
Can you lose your license for reckless driving?
A citation for reckless driving may seem like an insignificant charge. However, people who receive a ticket for this offense put themselves in danger of getting points on their license, paying fines and even facing jail time. Understanding what reckless driving is and its consequences…
Why register and insure your vehicle in your home state?
When you purchase a vehicle, the law requires that you gain registration, and most states require that you carry insurance. However, you may wonder if you can register and insure your vehicle in a state you do not live in most of the time. These are things…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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