New York State has over 11 million licensed drivers and approximately 157,000 of them are from Niagara County. In a state where there are so many drivers, errors are bound to happen. That is precisely what happened recently to one woman who was notified by the NY DMV that her...
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Q & A: New York CDL Drivers
Q: When Do I Need a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)? A: You will need a CDL if you drive a commercial motor vehicle. A commercial motor vehicle is: a single vehicle with a gross weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more a trailer with a gross weight rating of 26,001...
Continue readingMan Takes 170 MPH Joyride on NY Thruway in Motorcycle
Recently, a man on a motorcycle was clocked going 170 miles per hour on the New York State Thruway. After being pulled over for speeding, he was anything but respectful to the officer. The officer proceeded to explain to him just how fast he was going, but the driver did...
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...
Continue readingStrip-Searches for Minor Traffic Violations?
The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that police officers can strip-search individuals who are arrested for any offense, regardless of how minor, before admitting them to prisons. This ruling applies even if the officer does not have any reason to suspect that the arrested person possessed contraband. This truly...
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E-Book Reveals Tips on Successfully Fighting NY Cell Phone Tickets
In Adam H. Rosenblum’s new e-book, How to Fight a New York Cell Phone Ticket, he explains everything from proper procedure for responding to a NY cell phone ticket to making the right arguments on the day of your court appearance. You can download a free copy of Adam’s e-book...
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DWI Charges are More Serious for CDL Drivers
Most people rely on their automobile to get to work everyday. However, if you are a holder of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and drive a truck for work, your livelihood depends on your CDL. Since CDL drivers are usually driving large, heavy trucks, New York traffic law holds them...
Continue readingCommon Offenses That Lead to a Suspended License in NY
Sometimes we forget that driving offenses can impact our lives in ways we never imagined. Sure, we all know that violating the rules of the road usually lead to unwanted fines and tickets, but certain offenses will actually result in your license being taken away altogether. If you continue to...
Continue reading10 Ways to Avoid a NY Speeding Ticket
Do not speed and follow all of the rules of the road. Drive within 5-10 mph of surrounding traffic. It is human nature to notice things that are different from the rest, which means that if you are driving faster than the other cars on the road, police will notice...
Continue readingA Trio of School Bus Bills Passed by The New York State Senate
The New York State Senate recently passed three school bus bills to advance child safety while making school bus signs more economical. Senate Bill S.2371 New York law currently permits school districts to put their phone numbers on the back of school buses. With the internet age, many school districts...
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