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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...
Continue readingLes conducteurs canadiens devraient-ils contester des contraventions reçues dans l’état de New York?
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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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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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 readingHow Rochester’s New Traffic Violations Agency Will Impact Drivers
It was recently announced that after nearly 50 years the Rochester Traffic Violations Bureau or “TVB” – which is a division of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles – will be closing. Its replacement will be the Rochester traffic Violations Agency (RTVA), and while it might not sound...
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4 Ways a NY Cell Phone Ticket Can Blow Your Holiday Budget
Everyone’s holiday budget is different. Regardless of whether you have an abundance of cash to spend on gifts or have to scrimp and save, it’s best to avoid unnecessary expenses around this time of year. That makes it all the more important you do what you can to avoid getting...
Continue readingHow to Pay a Ticket (non-TVB)
The Traffic Violations Bureau, an administrative court that covers NYC and Rochester, offers a convenient online payment link. For all other courts, there is no uniform method for paying a ticket fine. Methods of Payment Most courts accept cash payments in person. However, many will not accept personal checks, but...
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New 20 MPH Traffic Slow Zones Coming to Queens this Summer
As part of New York’s Slow Zones program the Department of Transportation will be lowering the speed limit in a number of residential roads in Astoria, Queens. The Queens Community Board recently approved the DOT’s plan to reduce the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph by late summer...
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