Work zones can be risky for both drivers and workers. That's why work zones have such strict speed limits. However, those speed limits can leave you facing a ticket with harsh penalties, like fines or even a suspended license. Worse, you might not be certain how...
When you have been pulled over and issued a stop sign ticket, you’re likely pretty frustrated. You were just given a ticket that could hurt your finances and your future. A traffic ticket might not seem too serious, but the penalties can add up to...
A speeding ticket can be frustrating and costly. You might not believe you were even speeding, but you were still issued a ticket, which means a court appearance and possible effects on your license and finances. That can be difficult to deal with after your...
When you’re pulled over by a police officer, you might have been heading out of New York City and off to your home. You were outside the city limits, but you noticed that the officer was an NYC cop. Now, you’re asking, “Can NYC officers...
If you’ve already pleaded not guilty to a ticket, you’re looking at a date in traffic court for your case. But, life happens, and now you don’t think you’ll make your traffic date. If you don’t, what’s the harm? What happens when you don’t show...
Getting a ticket for driving while using a cell phone can be a frustrating situation. You’re facing penalties, fines, and a possible license suspension, all of which just make things harder on you. Before you consider paying your ticket, you’ll need to ask one question:...
When you’ve received a traffic ticket, it can be frustrating. You’re facing penalties for something you don’t believe you did, or the penalties are harsher than you think is fair. Unfortunately, you’re probably not sure where to begin disputing the citation. When that happens, you...
Many of us have never been pulled over. We know the rules of the road and we follow them carefully. Often, we don’t feel that we have anything to worry about—until we see flashing red and blue lights behind us. When you’re pulled over, you’re...
Getting a traffic ticket is bad enough. Maybe you attended your traffic court hearing and were found guilty. Now you have additional expenses and the inconvenience of points on your driving record. You might be feeling discouraged. It’s important to know that a guilty verdict...
As a New Yorker, you’ve probably seen a few signs or ads about the initiatives in our state to reduce cell phone-related accidents. Texting and driving is a major cause of serious accidents, and recent legislation has tightened restrictions on cell phone use in the...