By P. Scanlon, Traffic Attorney A Clear Vision Proposal “Daylighting” is a term used by New York City traffic control to refer to clearing the corners of parked cars at intersections so that cars coming from around the corner can see oncoming traffic. Currently, vehicles are allowed to park up to the crosswalk of any […]
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By Pat Scanlon, Traffic Attorney You may think cities in some Asian metropolises would have the world’s highest traffic congestion. Well, you may be surprised to find out that these cities are no match to some in Europe, South America, and the United States. According to a study by traffic management company INREX, London and Chicago
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Brooklyn and Queens are two of the five boroughs of New York City and are considered part of Long Island due to their geographical location. While they may not share the same cultural or regional identity as the rest of Long Island, they are situated on the same landmass and subsequently share many geological features.
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General NYC TLC Rules The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has established a set of laws and regulations that apply to ride-share drivers operating in the city. Some of the key requirements include: TLC License: All ride-share drivers must obtain a TLC license, which involves passing a background check and completing a
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Driving License Overview If you haven’t taken a certified driver’s education course, you must know the driving rules and regulations in New York State. The safest and best route to licensing is to take an NYS-approved driver’s education course at age 17, then take the road test and receive a full license. Taking this route
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Photo: iStock Warning to All New York City Drivers Have you noticed police officers on foot at many busy NYC intersections? NYPD is stationing newer cops at BUSY NYC intersections with the aim of writing tons of 5-point Operating Vehicles while using Electronic Device tickets. While TECHNICALLY noncommercial drivers are permitted to touch an electronic
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Photo: iStock Note: I do not manage red light tickets. These articles are just for informative purposes only. Please refer to my home page if you need help with moving violations! Red Light Cameras Have Always Been Contentious From Floral Park to Southampton, communities in both Nassau and Suffolk counties are debating the pros and
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2023 Update! Congestion Pricing is Confirmed! As of June 26, 2023, the federal government has approved the use of tolls below 60th Street in NYC, from the east side to the west side. The amount of toll to be set has not been determined, but consideration is being given to those who live within this
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