“Labeling” Pre-Owned Cars
The Federal Trade Commission has lowered its rules on labeling used cars as “certified pre-owned.” Used cars formerly under recall, and without the proper repairs from that recall, can be sold as certified pre-owned. There are a few dealers who have refused to sell any recalled vehicles to their customers. However, some dealers, like Ford,... Read More
TLC Ticket: Unlicensed Vehicle
All Uber, Lyft, and for-hire vehicle drivers should pay attention to this message. There are specific TLC tickets directly related to for-hire services. For example, there is a summons issued for an “unlicensed vehicle”. One can receive this ticket if one picks up a passenger without proper consent by one’s car service/dispatch. For example, if... Read More
The Hidden Costs of a Cellphone ticket
Many of you may know that a conviction for improper cellphone or portable contact electronic device ticket carries a minimum fine of $138 on New York City. However most people do not realize the hidden costs that also are involved. Convictions for these offenses will add five (5) points to your New York State Driver’s... Read More
Previous Tesla Crash Investigation Results
Remember the Tesla accident that involved a fatal crash a few months ago? Auto-safety regulators said their investigation of the car found no defects in the system. The regulators did let other semi-autonomous car manufacturers know that they need to be more clear about the operation of autonomous car systems, to avoid fatal crashes like the one... Read More
More traffic deaths in 2017
Bicycle and pedestrian deaths rose last year, in spite of the small decline in traffic deaths. Pedestrian deaths increased from 139 to 144 and cyclist deaths rose from 14 to 18. Additionally, 10 New Yorkers have been killed in traffic related incidents in the first 10 days of the year, so Vision Zero has not... Read More
Failure to Yield Summons Not Enough to Deter Violators
A new York Times Article points out the limited success of NYC Mayor DeBlasio’s Vision Zero. The number of people killed in car crashes only slightly decreased last year, by 5 deaths. Failure to yield summonses contain three points and a minimum fine of $138 in NYC. NYC and NY State share in collection of... Read More
One Driver Finds the Most Lucrative times to Ride
Many cab, Uber, Lyft, and other ride hailing service motorists find that earning money for their job means missing dinner. One rider, utilizes all three apps in order to find out which makes him the best deal. He finds that rides are most popular in the early mornings, and the evenings around dinner time. The... Read More
New Voice Recognition Systems in Automobiles
The automaker Ford, and the e-commerce site Amazon have teamed up to put better voice recognition systems in Ford’s cars. Auto and tech companies have been continuously thinking of ways for motorists to keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel and be able to use your cars audio system. BMW and... Read More
Congresswoman Kathleen Rice Takes Aim at Drunk Drivers
Congresswoman Rice pushed for new national penalties for people driving impaired with a child in the car titled: The Prevent Impaired Driving Child Endangerment Act. This piece of legislation would make it a felony to drive under the influence while a child is present in the car. Included in Kathleen Rice’s piece of legislation is... Read More
Uber and the DMV
Uber ended its autonomous car service in San Francisco after it had defied state officials orders telling uber the autonomous service was illegal. In Uber’s hometown of San Francisco, uber was forced to shut down its autonomous car service system. State regulators in California made sure that uber would adhere to state regulations. Uber still... Read More
Uber Surcharge Fee?
The New York State legislature is moving on a special session this January to discuss the idea of adding a surcharge on Uber rides. The surcharge would raise revenue for the Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE). The state already charges a 50 cent surcharge fee on taxi rides, and would do the same on Uber rides.... Read More
Important Info Regarding Guilty Hearings and Guilty Pleas
All drivers should take note of this news. As of December 22, 2016, motorists will be given 28 days to pay fines for guilty hearings and guilty pleas. Remember to drive safely!
Have A Safe and Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays from the attorneys and staff here at the Law Office of Michael Block. For over 29 years, Michael has helped taxi cab drivers, and New Yorkers win their traffic ticket cases! Drive safe over the holiday break, and be responsible after the Christmas party. If you think you might not be able to... Read More
Former NFL stars: Road Rage Deaths
Two incidents of road rage highlight the need to drive safely. Two former NFL stars, Will Smith and Joe McKnight were murdered as a result of road rage incidents. The Will Smith case ended two with the man who shot and killed the former New Orleans Saint facing up to 60 years in prison. The... Read More
License Plate Cover Up
NYC will begin to crack down on license plates that are partially, or fully covered. Motorists have been placing plastic, or other materials over their license plates in order to disguise their cars from red light cameras. The motorist’s efforts have been successful as over 144,000 covered license plates have allowed motorists to avoid tickets... Read More
Move Over Campaign Update
From November 14th to November 18th, highway patrolmen were out with the aim to protect law enforcement and emergency services personnel. The patrolmen pulled over any vehicle who failed to switch to another lane, or move over, when approaching a law enforcement or emergency services personnel. The statistics on how many move over tickets were... Read More
Election effects on Transportation Infrastructure
It has now been one month since the turbulent presidential election. The Trump administration may have a larger impact on the LIRR and Long Island’s economy in general. Both Trump and Clinton agreed that fixing the aging infrastructure of the nation’s transportation systems is a crucial issue. Trump expressed his displeasure of the speediness of... Read More
Mobile Services can be blocked by Smartphone manufacturers
This Associated Press Article once again demonstrates that Mobil Services can be blocked by Smartphone manufacturers. These guidelines would be used to reduce the amount of crashes caused by distracted drivers on their cellphones. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration would have the ability to block out motorists from texting and driving. Should all cell Phone Service be... Read More
Traffic Intentionally Congested?
Traffic in New York City is intentionally horrible. Can you believe it? Well some of us actually can. New York City officials purposefully make traffic congested in an effort to make people ride their bikes or use mass transit to commute. This policy started under mayor Bloomberg and has continued with mayor De Blasio How... Read More
Right of Way Controversy
Last year, a cab driver attempted to challenge the constitutionality of the Right of Way Law and failed. He pled guilty to violating the Right of Way Law just a few days ago. The Right of Way Law made striking a pedestrian who has the right of way an unclassified misdemeanor. On a separate occasion,... Read More
Signs In New York State?
Will the DOT and state take down the I Love NY signs located throughout NY state?
Cab Appreciation
I wanted to extend my thanks this past holiday of giving thanks to all of the cabdrivers in New York. I am proud to have served these fine gentleman and ladies for the past 30 years, fighting for their traffic tickets. Thank you to all of the NYC cabdrivers, who have been able to make... Read More
Gridlock
A gridlock alert is in effect for NYC and will probably remain in effect until New Year’s Day. What does this mean to drivers who must travel in New York during this time? Traffic will be heavily congested during the next few weeks. The annual Christmas tree lighting festivities, as well as Holliday Tourists will... Read More
Buying a Used Car? Not so Fast
Buying a used car is typically a fast and cheap way to purchase a car at an affordable price that has all of the proper functions of a brand new car. However, Buying a used car is not as convenient as we may think. At many used car lots, safety flaws in the used cars... Read More
Thanksgiving Roads Will Be Stuffed
According to the AAA, Thanksgiving roads will be stuffed. AAA predicts that travel over the holiday break could be massive due to the improving economy. AAA forecasts that 48.7 million Americans will travel, which would be the largest number of people traveling during the Thanksgiving break since 2007. Additionally, AAA expects over 1 million more... Read More
Report
Newsday reports Gov. Cuomo signed a law that would allow the Villages of East Hampton and Sag Harbor to reduce the speed limits on certain congested streets. The issue to think about is whether the Village is motivated to make the streets easier to navigate or to raise revenue. In any event, drivers should obey... Read More
Big Spike in Traffic Deaths
The biggest spike in traffic deaths in over 50 years has been linked to apps on motorist’s mobile devices. Although distracted driving is not a new phenomenon, modern applications on mobile phones make distracted driving more common. Snapchat, Waze, Pokemon Go, you name it, mobile apps impede a motorists ability to safely navigate the roads. For... Read More
Governor Cuomo Releases Massive Campaign to Reinforce Move Over Law
Governor Cuomo Releases Massive Campaign to Reinforce Move Over Law Do you remember Governor Cuomo’s Move Over Law? The Move Over law requires drivers to slow down and move over when approaching any emergency or law enforcement vehicle. The initial law was originally established in 2011 in order to protect emergency service personnel and law... Read More
Driverless Cabs: A Reality Soon
Believe it or not, driverless cabs may soon be cheaper than Public transit. New tesla and google vehicles with autonomous features are on track to drastically lower the cost of taxi cabs. Without having to pay a driver, taxi prices could drop 67 cents per mile by 2025. This price drop is less than a... Read More
Why to Hire a Traffic Attorney: Insurance premium hikes $$$
Although you may have a clean driving record since you were in high school, a conviction for a moving violation may lead to an increased insurance premium. If you receive a summons for a Cell Phone or Speeding, hikes in premiums are likely to follow. Convictions will also lead to fines, and possible Driver Assessment... Read More
Texting Stops
I drove many miles of beautiful and scenic NY State roads this weekend en route to visit my son at the University of Binghamton. From Long Island to New York City to the Hudson Valley, I shared the beautiful scenery with tens of thousands of other New York drivers. One thing I noticed was a... Read More
Driving Stats Post-Halloween
The statistics just came out for all of the tickets troopers gave last Halloween weekend from October 28-November 1. State troopers wrote out 11,497 traffic tickets during Halloween weekend. The most common tickets received by motorists were cellphone, speeding, seat belt, and distracted driving violations. On Long Island, troopers issued 823 traffic tickets. In central... Read More
Second Avenue Subway Info
The Second Avenue subway plans to open up the initial stages of the line on December 31st of 2016. Although construction crews did not finish all of its installations so far, the MTA believes the Second Avenue Subway will be up and running by the end of this year. The first phase of the Second... Read More
Public Safety Fee Proposal Denied
This Tuesday, the Nassau legislature approved the county’s $2.9 billion budget for 2017. However, the county legislature did not announce a decision on the $105 surcharge on traffic and parking tickets. The proposed increase would go towards funding new police hires. The ticket surcharge more than doubles the current cost of many traffic violations would... Read More
L Train Shutdown Intro
L Train Shutdown Info We all remember the destruction that Hurricane Sandy did. From the uprooting of trees to the destruction of homes and cars, we can still feel the affects of the massive Superstorm. One major aspect of Sandy was the flooding. The storm surge from Hurricane Sandy allowed for the Canarsie Tunnel under... Read More
New Addition to Vision Zero
Evening commuters must now face more dangerous conditions as the days get darker earlier. According to a study conducted by the DMV over the years 2010-2014, an earlier sunset and darkness have been linked to an increase in the total number of pedestrians killed by motor vehicles. This problem has occurred on a national level,... Read More
TLC limits drivers to 12 hour work days.
Everyone should know of this important rule. There is a current TLC rule set in place that aims to reduce TLC driver fatigue. As many of you know, driving a car, let alone driving one for extended amounts of time, is very tiring and affects a driver’s ability to drive. Earlier this year, there was an extensive... Read More
Texting while biking in NYC, still legal?
It is still legal to use your cellphone while you are operating your bicycle on the streets of this great city. The NYC.gov provides all of the bike laws for a bicycle operator. There is no law, however, against operating a cellphone while riding a bicycle. There is merely a safety tip suggesting you don’t... Read More
U.S. Traffic Deaths Up
U.S. traffic deaths rose an alarming 10.4% in the first half of the year compared to the first half of 2015. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration released the statistics last Wednesday. Interestingly, Americans drove 50.5 billion more miles in the first six months of 2016, than in the first half of 2015. However,... Read More
Has California Proposal gone too far?
Has California proposal gone too far? Driverless cars without the presence of a licensed driver? Is this safe? In a world where humans typically man the vehicle, driverless cars are challenging the long standing norm we are all accustomed to. This could be a huge benefit to… California personal injury lawyers. It seems irresponsible for... Read More
Interesting Story on Texting And Driving
Matt Rictel wrote a great newspaper article in Sunday’s N.Y. times. The article begins with the statement “Technology to block texting while driving could save lives, but it’s not being deployed.” Society needs to do a better job of instilling values in its citizens so that drivers understand it is okay not to not be... Read More
Celebrating another bag of Knickerbocker Coffee
Mary congradulates Erie Boakye-Acheampong. He won a bag of Colombian coffee from the Knickerbocker Coffee Company Company. All clients of Michael Block Traffic Ticket Attorney are eligible to win. Ask us how
Self-Driving Cars: On Their Way To Becoming Reality
As some of you may already know, self-driving cars have hit the streets. Some countries are even testing out the use of self-driving cars in the form of taxis. In Singapore, the company known as nuTonomy already allowed hail free rides earlier this month. In North America, self-driving cars are on their way to becoming... Read More
Multiple Summonses For Same Car Stop
Many Drivers receive more than one ticket resulting from their first car stop. The amount of summonses that may be issued are totally within the Police Officer’s discretion. Certain tickets are very closely related to each other. For example, an Officer may give tickets for Disobeying a Green Arrow (Pointing Straight) and Disobeying a Traffic... Read More
Save The Tailgating For Football Season!!!
It seems like everyone in Manhattan is always in a rush. No one wants to wait at a red light or to let pedestrians safely cross the street. Some motorists quickly trail behind the car in front of them to avoid anything that might slow them down. It’s not only annoying, but extremely dangerous. On... Read More
NYC Triathlon this Sunday- Expect Street Closures!
This Sunday, July 24th the Annual NYC Triathlon will take place. Be aware that there will be some street closures!!! For the full story and information on which streets to avoid see below: Thousands of athletes will test their limits this Sunday, July 24 when they take part in the annual NYC Triathlon. First, competitors will... Read More
Did You Know That You Can Drive Within The Posed Speed Limit & Still Get a Speeding Ticket??
As you are probably aware, most speeding summonses are issued by Police Officers or State Troopers. They are experts in estimating speeds and using speed detection equipment. They usually charge a motorist with going a specific speed over the posted speed limit. For example, driving 75 mph in a 40 mph zone (an 8 point... Read More
Off Duty NYPD Officer Kills One and Injures Three Others While Driving Drunk.
An NYPD officer is out on bail after driving drunk and killing a pedestrian and injuring three others in Brooklyn over the weekend. No matter who you are, when you get behind the wheel you should never be under the influence. Driving while under the influence can change your life and the lives of others... Read More
Conducción Temeraria o Conducción Peligrosa en Nueva York-Lo Que Significa Para Usted
Ejemplos de Conducir de manera imprudente se Virar hacia fuera de su carril porque estás usando las piernas para dirigir, balanceándose y tejido a través de tráfico y en un caso extremo, haciendo acrobacias automovilísticas. cuentas de conducir de manera imprudente el 40% de las personas que murieron en accidentes automovilísticos en la ciudad de... Read More
U.S. Safety Agency Investigates Another Tesla Crash Involving Autopilot
Tesla is back in the news again-.there was another car crash, this time in Pennsylvania due to the operator using the autopilot mode. This isn’t good news for Tesla or for the future of self driving cars. Read Below for the full article: The nation’s top auto safety regulator said on Wednesday that it had... Read More
Failure to Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalks
As a lawyer who defends people who receive summonses for moving violations, I frequently represent clients for Failure to Yield to Pedestrians. These summonses are issued more in NYC than they are in the rest of New York State. VTL 1151 provides pedestrians’ right of way in crosswalks. (a) When traffic-control signals are not in place or... Read More
Celebrate Responsibly Don’t Lose Your Driving Rights on Independence Day
Summer is officially here and we are approaching one of the biggest “BBQ holidays” of the year – the Fourth of July. Everyone will be driving to visit family and friends at various BBQs and ending the night with fireworks. While this is a celebration of freedom and family, it is important to remember to... Read More
Brooklyn Man Charged with Killing his Friend in DWI crash
I can not stress this enough, please talk to your children about driving drunk. This crash happened very close to my home and I have children who are the same age as these young men involved. Males aged 18-26 are the most expensive to insure because they are the most dangerous drivers. We must make... Read More
Traffic App Waze is Working to Help Avoid Traffic Accidents
Waze is a great app for getting directions and navigating traffic. But there have been complaints of the app navigating drivers to take risky left turns. Waze is rolling out a feature in certain cities that will assist in safer driving that will still get you to your destination on time! For the read below... Read More
Had too much to drink? Call Designated Driving Service, NYC
Have you ever driven somewhere and later realized that you may have had too much to drink and that you should probably call a cab home? While it’s the responsible thing to do, and the best way to avoid a DWI/DUI or a car crash it forces you to leave your car. Designated Driving Service,... Read More
How Does Never Driving Again Sound to You?
Autonomous cars are getting mixed reviews. Older drivers aren’t ready to give up the wheel, while younger more technologically savvy drivers welcome the idea. See below for the full article: The technology to make autonomous cars a reality may be ready, but American drivers don’t seem to be. From smartphone-addicted teenagers to researchers designing the next... Read More
Just a few Thoughts from a New York Traffic Ticket Attorney: NYC Mass Transit and their issues…
My valued employees coming from Ridgewood and Woodhaven riding the NQR experience weekly delays on their way to work. I experience horrific commutes from NYC to Merrick on the LIRR almost weekly. Do a better job!! Photo:Village Voice
How’s your driving? If you’re looking for lessons then you’ve come to the right place!
Alan Schlesinger is the founder of Abbott Safety Consulting,Inc. and APS driving lessons. Abbott Safety is a corporation that provides commercial drivers and warehouse safety specialists with affordable programs for accident prevention that meet the specific needs of trucking companies. APS driving lessons provides lessons for drivers to pass their road test on the first... Read More
We Stand with Gay Americans
The Law Office of Michael Block stands with Gay Americans. Check out the full article below: Some of June’s gay pride celebrations happened last weekend, but many are still ahead. The one in Louisville, Ky., is among them. There’s a parade scheduled for Friday. That’s your state, Mitch McConnell. You should go. If you’re not comfortable... Read More
How to Save Yourself When Pulled Over for using a Portable Electronic Device
You have just been pulled over by a police officer. You have no idea why. Do not engage the officer in conversation. Do not act angry or surprised. An officer will usually assume that you know the New York Traffic Violation you have committed. Getting visibly upset may only worsen the situation. The officer hands... Read More
Keeping Orlando in our Thoughts & Prayers
The city of Orlando, Florida has gone through a lot this weekend. We are keeping those affected by the acts of violence in our thoughts and prayers.
2 Point Ticket in Forest Hills Reduced to 0 Points!!
We’ve received another 5 star review! Michael Block, Queens Traffic Ticket Attorney was able to get a client’s 2 point Improper Turn ticket reduced to 0 points! The client received this ticket in Forest Hills. We always fight for the most favorable outcome and are always glad to have great results for our clients. If... Read More
Just a Few Thoughts from A Game of Thrones Fan….
Is Arya Stark dead?? Of course not. Is Jon Snow dead?? Of course not. But are they actually going to start killing more starks??
Memorial Day Crackdown yields nearly 12,000 tickets
During the Memorial Day Weekend holiday, police issued over 12,000 tickets! Now more than ever motorists should be extremely mindful of traffic laws. Read the full article below: State Police issued nearly 12,000 tickets in a Memorial Day weekend crackdown on drunken driving and other traffic violations, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said. More than 600 of... Read More
Speeding Tickets and The Hamptons Don’t Mix
Summer vacation/weekend getaway season is finally here! Many New Yorkers will be spending their weekends driving out to the Hamptons for long weekends and quick getaways from the busy City. Drivers should pay attention to all Vehicle and Traffic Laws. We can anticipate that speeding laws will be strictly enforced when heading to the Hamptons and The North... Read More
R.I.P. to the Champ
You were one of the greatest, sorry to see you go. R.I.P. Muhammad Ali
5 Point Cell Phone Ticket Received in East Harlem Reduced to 0 Points
A cellphone ticket may be issued regardless of how the driver was using the device. The law defines “using” as holding your cellphone while talking, taking pictures, texting, or simply viewing the device. So if you are viewing the device as a GPS, you are in violation. In addition, cellphone tickets rack up as much as 5 points. Extra points... Read More
Happy Memorial Day From The Law Office of Michael Block
The summer season officially begins this weekend! Please drive safely and have a Happy Memorial Day! Photo: Cape Cod Irish Village
Two People Die After a Crash on the LIE
Earlier this week two young people were killed on the Long Island Expressway in Old Westbury. They had just been involved in a car crash and were in the HOV lane where they were fatally struck. Read below for the full article and for tips on how to stay safe if you ever in a similar... Read More
Should New York State Seat Belt Laws Change?
In New York State there are no laws requiring adults over the age of 16 to wear a seat belt in the backseat. Regardless of your age, wearing a seat belt is vital for safety, even in the seemingly safe backseat. The rate of death from not wearing a seat belt is ridiculously high and especially between the... Read More
Don’t Call it an Accident!
Advocates are working to change what we call car collisions. Rather than call them car accidents, they think they should be referred to as car crashes. Especially with distracted driving (due to texting, social media and other variations of cell phone) use being the main cause of many auto- related deaths. For the full article read... Read More
The New York Mets vs The Milaukee Brewers
Last week our firm went to a New York Mets game! The Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night and they would end up sweeping the series, 3-1. The Mets will need to score a lot more runs to be successful to beat the Washington Nationals this week! Let’s Go Mets!
More Women Are Behind the Wheel Driving Cabs in New York City
More and more women are behind the wheel and driving Taxis, Uber and Lyft. With safety not being such a major concern any more, many women are taking on jobs with TLC and e-hailing car services. Check out the full article here: More women are behind the wheel – and getting paid. High crime and... Read More
A 4 Point Speeding Ticket Reduced to Not Guilty and 0 Points
Speeding tickets are fairly common in New York and range in cost as well as license points depending on how fast you were going over the speed limit. Our client received a 4 point speeding ticket because they were driving 19 MPH over the speed limit. Traffic Ticket Violations Points Driving 1-10 MPH over the speed limit 3... Read More
Self Driving Big Rigs Might be the Future of Commercial Driving
As technology continues to advance rapidly so has the production and creation of driver-less trucks and cars. Engineers say that first type of driver-less vehicle to be commercially viable will be big-rig trucks. These self-driving trucks will allow truck drivers to rest while the truck itself continues the journey, saving time and money and maybe... Read More
That Selfie Can Wait! Don’t Get Distracted on Prom Night
Distracted Driving during Prom Season is on the rise. We live in the age of the selfie, live video documentation and the constant fear of exclusion. And of course teens are on these social media apps even more on prom night. There’s nothing wrong with showing how much of a good time you’re having and... Read More
Nassau County Officials Remind Drivers to Share the Road with Motorcyclists
It is important that we remember to be mindful of motorcyclists and share the roads with them. For more information and tips on how to keep the roads safe for all drivers, see the full article below: With warmer weather ahead, drivers should recognize they share the roadway with motorcyclists, Nassau County officials say. Climbing temperatures... Read More
NYPD is Working Overtime to Protect Bike Riders
The weather is getting warmer and New Yorkers are opting for bike riding instead of driving or taking the subway. This week Mayor DeBlasio is cracking down on motorists who drive or idle in stop lanes. Read below for the full article: The NYPD is cracking down on road hogs blocking bike lanes. All 77... Read More
3 Point Failure to Obey to a Stop Sign Ticket in Merrick, Nassau County Reduced to 0 points.
VTL 1172a states that except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. Or in the event that there is no... Read More
Cops on Long Island Give Out Hundreds of Summonses in April
Suffolk County had a distracted driver initiative last month and issued almost 1,000 citations for various distracted driving infractions. Read the article below: You know who you are: Drivers who got busted last month in Suffolk County for texting or cellphone chatting, instead of paying full attention to the road. As part of a monthlong distracted... Read More
DWI and Prom Night- Don’t Let it Be Your Child
Prom night should always be thought of and remembered as a great night in a teen’s life. Most of us can reminisce about our prom night; what we wore, who accompanied us and what music was played. And as a parent we want the same for our children. No parent should be thinking about their... Read More
Uber is attempting to make your Commute Easier with $5 Carpools
Uber is editing their carpooling system. They are offering $5 rates during a pilot program for using UberPOOL, but there are a few catches. Check out the full article below: Uber will now offer flat $5 carpool rides in Manhattan during peak hours, but there are plenty of catches. Commuters must be picked up and dropped... Read More
This Social Media App Could Kill Your Kids
Technology is constantly evolving and new forms of social media are being created every day. Snapchat is the newest and most popular social network; just about everyone has it on their phone or knows someone who actively uses it. It’s a combination of a video and photo app complete with the ability to add and... Read More
5 Point Cell Phone Ticket in Yonkers Reduced to 0 Points
A cellphone ticket may be issued regardless of how the driver was using the device. The law defines “using” as holding your cellphone while talking, taking pictures, texting, or simply viewing the device. So if you are viewing the device as a GPS, you are in violation. In addition, cellphone tickets rack up as much as 5 points. Extra points... Read More
L Train Shutdown or Service Change Talks Have Begun
MTA has begun discussing plans for the L Train’s upcoming 18-month construction to repair damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. They will either close the subway line or reduce service during the construction period. Either way this change in service will cause delays and increase traffic from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Please read the rest of the... Read More
Reckless Driving or Dangerous Driving in New York City- What it Means To You
Examples of Reckless Driving are swerving out of your lane because you’re using your legs to steer, bobbing and weaving through traffic and in an extreme case, doing car stunts. Reckless Driving accounts for 40% of people killed in car crashes in New York City. Whenever you drive in an unsafe manor that puts you or any... Read More
Looking for a Career Change? Try the Commercial Automotive Industry
I’ve had the privilege to know and do business with Roman Gold for over 10 years. He owns a successful CDL Driving school in Brooklyn and Spring Valley, New York. If you or someone you know is interested in a Commercial Driver occupation I strongly recommend going to CDL Auto Club, Inc. Roman and CDL... Read More
Don’t Get Stuck In The Middle, How To Avoid Spillback in New York City
Gridlock is major part of New York City traffic. There are thousands of cars on the streets and sometimes when attempting to make it through an intersection a car gets stuck in the middle. In smaller cities getting stuck in the middle of an intersection isn’t that big of a deal, because there are fewer... Read More
New York Attempts To Crack Down on Texting and Driving With The Textalyzer
Texting and driving is a growing issue, especially among young drivers. In an effort to catch drivers who were pulled over or in an accident due to texting New York Lawmakers are pushing for a Textalyzer. This device would be able to confirm if the driver was texting prior to the accident. Read more on... Read More
Game of Thrones Season 6
Game of Thrones is off to a good start this season. The best thing is, those who have read the books no longer have any better knowledge of what’s to come. That means you…beloved sister-in-law Peg!
Suffolk County Roads are Dangerous and Police are Issuing More Summonses for Speeding
Suffolk County has one of the most dangerous streets in downstate New York. And with recent deaths caused by speeding, Suffolk County Police have increased their presence and are issuing more summonses. Summonses for speeding received in Islip, New York contain 3 to 11 points. In addition the fine, theirs is an $88 NYS surcharge and... Read More
Happy Passover!
Happy Passover to all of those who celebrate! This holiday commemorates the Jewish peoples’ freedom from slavery. We commemorate all groups who have been freed from the bonds of slavery throughout history.
Villages in Long Island to get Speed Radar Signs
If you live in North Hempstead, Long Island be aware that there are 16 villages that will be installing speed radar cameras to enforce speed limits. There will be 29 signs installed and they’re being funded by New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Check out the full article below: Speed radar signs will... Read More
Gov. Cuomo Announces “No Empty Chair” Safe-Driving Initiative for Teens
Governor Cuomo announces the “No Empty Chair” Initiative for teens during prom and graduation season. These are milestones to be celebrated in every high school students’ life but it’s important that they arrive alive! Check out the full article below: A weeklong safe-driving initiative aimed at teenagers during their prom and graduation season gets under way... Read More
Consequences for Receiving Speeding Summonses in Yonkers, NY
Speeding summonses issued in Yonkers, New York contain 3 to 11 points. Convictions usually result in an increase of insurance premiums. The fines for a speeding ticket range greatly, depending upon the severity of the violation. In addition to the fines, there’s an additional surcharge of $88 per ticket. You can also receive a Driver... Read More
Are You Stopping in Hempstead, Long Island?
STOP! Slowing down to 5 miles per hour and rolling through an intersection and tapping the brakes does not constitute a complete stop. When you see a stop sign, by law you must come to a full and complete stop. VTL 1172a states that except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver... Read More
Nassau County Woman arrested for DWAI with Young Children in the Car
A Nassau County woman was arrested for DWAI/ Drugs;Driving While Ability Impaired by a Drug other than alcohol, with her children in the car. You never should NEVER drive while taking medicines that were prescribed to you. Prescription pills can impair your driving the same way that drinking and driving can. Pay attention to the... Read More
NY Traffic Lawyer Warns Brooklyn Drivers about an anticipated 11,500* more Failure to Yield to Pedestrians Tickets in Brooklyn, NY coming in 2016.
One of the most commonly cited violations related to pedestrian and driver encounters in Brooklyn, New York is the Failure to Yield to Pedestrian violation. The failure to yield to pedestrian ticket is a 3 point violation. There have been 1,931 summons issued this year alone for Failing to Yield to A Pedestrian in Brooklyn.... Read More
Car Crashes are the Leading Cause of Death for 4- year olds. Keep Them in Seatbelts
Did you know that every year about 33,000 people are killed in car crashes? One way to lower that number is to always wear a seat belt while driving or riding in a car. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) car crashes are the leading cause of death for people age 4... Read More
Catch the Train of Many Colors to the Mets’ Opening Day
On Friday, April 8, the vintage “Train of Many Colors,” consisting of 11 cars built between 1948 and 1964, will leave 34th Street-Hudson Yards at 11:30 a.m. and make express stops to Flushing-Main Street for the Mets home opener at 1:30 p.m. against the Philadelphia Phillies. The varying colors on those cars mark different eras... Read More