I've given you advice on how to fight tickets before, but the best defense is one I haven't actually mentioned yet: avoiding getting tickets in the first place. I know, I know – you can't always control whether you get pulled over or not. Things happen, and sometimes tickets are inevitable. But y...
Even though COVID-19's daily infection rate in New York City hasn't improved much since early June, nearly all of its Traffic Violation Bureaus (TVB) have reopened for business. That means if you have a pending ticket and wanted to enter a plea of ‘not guilty', now is the time to schedule your c...
Just a few days ago, Governor Cuomo signed legislation S.4336/A.6163 into law. Here's what you need to know: Currently New York has no legal requirement for backseat passengers to buckle up once they're over the age of 16. Come November 1st, 2020, this will no longer be the case. Once the l...
With Tropical Storm Isaias making its way through the New York area, I thought I'd go a little off-topic today. I don't have any legal tips about handling your car in a storm, but since we're all probably regular drivers on this blog, I figure it would be helpful for everyone to share some safety...
If your license has been suspended for unpaid traffic tickets, I've got some exciting news for you. The Driver's Licenses Suspension Reform Act is a new bill that, if signed into law by Governor Cuomo, will bar the DMV from suspending licenses because of unpaid fines, fees or failure to appear i...
Today, I want to talk all about insurance companies: what traffic violations will make your rate go up, by how much, for how long and if there is anything you can do about it. There is a lot to cover today, so let's jump right in! What traffic violations will affect my insurance? Only moving vio...
So, you've decided you're not going to just give up and pay your latest traffic ticket. This time, you're going to fight it in court. Maybe you feel that your ticket is too high for the infraction, or maybe you believe it's completely unjust. Whatever your reason, as you begin to prepare your ca...
When the lights flash in your rearview mirror, and that sinking feeling in your stomach creeps in, you know: a traffic ticket is about to put a damper on your day. While you can pay, many people don't realize that fighting a ticket is an often overlooked option with a number of real upsides. Why ...
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