Comme beaucoup de résidents de Montréal, vous pourriez vous rendre à Plattsburgh, dans l’État de New York, pour faire du magasinage. À l’approche d’un centre commercial de Plattsburgh, un policier de l’État de New York vous arrête et vous donne une contravention pour excès de vitesse. Selon vous, vous ne...
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Should a Canadian Driver Fight a New York Speeding Ticket?
Like many Montreal residents, you decide to drive to Plattsburgh, New York to go shopping. As you near the Plattsburgh mall, you suddenly see a NY State Trooper pulling you over. He then issues a speeding ticket. You don’t believe that you were driving that fast, but you are unsure...
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NY DWI Crackdown in Effect Through Labor Day Weekend
Drivers looking to kick back and enjoy some beers this Labor Day weekend should be careful before getting behind the wheel; in fact, they should take caution all week long. State and local police are actively patrolling New York streets for those who may be driving while impaired or committing...
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New York Obstructed View or Control Ticket (VTL 1213)
Anyone who has ever loaded up their backseat with so much stuff that they can barely see out the rear window should be aware that they are committing a traffic violation. Under VTL 1213 Driver’s View Obstructed, any time a person can’t see out of the windshield, side view or...
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What NOT to Do When Pulled Over by Police
Nearly everyone is pulled over by police at some point in their life. The flashing red-and-blue lights are hardwired into drivers’ brains to mean that trouble is imminent. However, a traffic stop does not have to be a harrowing event. While there isn’t much one can do to avoid getting...
Continue readingNew York City Cars Are Starting to Talk to Each Other
New York City has kicked off a pilot program to test out technology in which cars to “talk” to one another. The connected vehicle pilot program aims to improve pedestrian safety and reduce congestion and emissions. A $42 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation has been funding the...
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Despite Efforts, Cell Phone and Texting Accidents Continue to Rise
Over the past decade, government, law enforcement, and corporate have poured efforts into preventing accidents from drivers using their cell phone or texting behind the wheel. Unfortunately, 2017 data from the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles seems to indicate that it has had little effect. In 2017, police across New...
Continue readingTop 10 Things You Must Know Before Going to Traffic Court
Many drivers get traffic tickets, but most of them have no idea what to do in order to prepare for their traffic court appearance or what to do when they show up. To make matters worse, there are tons of people willing to give unsolicited “advice” that is mostly based...
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State Police Cracking Down on Speeding in Thruway Work Zones
New York State Police will be on the lookout this week for drivers who disobey traffic laws around construction sites. During “Operation Work Brake” troopers will be cracking down on drivers who speed and drive unsafely through work zones. The initiative runs from Monday, April 23 through Friday, April 27....
Continue readingWhat to do if you lost your traffic ticket in NY?
We often get calls about people who misplaced or lost their traffic or tickets and are in a panic because they don’t know if they missed there court date. It’s not always easy to track down your traffic ticket or which court your case is going to be heard. Below...
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