Important Drivers Ed Legislation
Should New York follow North Carolina and enact legislation on educating drivers on what to do once a driver is pulled over?...Read More
Rise In Traffic Related Deaths
There has been a sudden, and sharp rise in the amount of traffic related deaths in the United States. According to the...Read More
Vision Zero’s Cut of the NYC Budget
$400 million has been allocated to Vision Zero in the 2018 NYC budget. Most of that money will go towards street reconstruction...Read More
A Presidential Visit = Massive Delays
Every time President Donald J. Trump visits his home in New York City, massive traffic jams will ensue. President Trump has expressed...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...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...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...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...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...Read More
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...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...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...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....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....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...Read More
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...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...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...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...Read More