The driving laws on Long Island follow all New York State vehicle laws, for which they assign points and financial penalties to drivers who receive traffic tickets. Each violation carries a specific point value, and too many points can lead to license suspension, higher insurance rates, and significant surcharges. New York also requires a Driver […]
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Overview Traffic tickets in New York may look simple on the surface, but they carry hidden consequences that most drivers do not know until it’s too late. New York has one of the strictest point systems in the country, and even a single violation can drive up your insurance, trigger surcharges, or place your license
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Courts We Service Select a letter to view the courts in our service area A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Show All Courts Courts – Letter A Albany County Court Location: Albany, NY Jurisdiction: Criminal and civil
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For New York drivers who believe they’re playing by the rules, such as keeping their car off the road during short lapses in insurance coverage and then reinstating coverage before driving again, there’s an unpleasant surprise waiting just around the corner. Increasingly, motorists are being stopped by police equipped with automatic license plate readers (ALPRs)
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Are Aggressive Drivers Responsible for Traffic Deaths? According to safety researchers, two-thirds of traffic deaths and a third of injuries nationwide can be traced to aggressive driving. Officials confirm that these dangers have been rising in the post-pandemic years, with enforcement data showing that aggressive driving tickets on Long Island jumped significantly, by over
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Overview Traffic accidents occur daily on any one of the three major Long Island highways. Accidents similar to this one are common on Long Island parkways and highways. One might ask why? Let’s take a look. Watch Out for the Other Guy! How many times have we heard this expression? But it is so true!
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New York City’s congestion pricing program is now in effect. Anyone entering Manhattan from 60th Street and below will have to pay a fee. This initiative aims to tackle the traffic jams and boost public transit funding, which will charge vehicles that enter Manhattan south of 60th Street a toll, If you enter Manhattan south of
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The Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road train station is getting an upgrade! It’s one of three LIRR stations where coffee and other light delicacies will be served to commuters while they wait for their train. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was involved and helped make this project a success. LIRR President Rob Free stated that
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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 P. Scanlon, Traffic Attorney April 2925 Update: Suffolk County has issued a request for expressions of interest (RFEI) for a scaled-back redevelopment of 48 acres near the Ronkonkoma LIRR station. This replaces the previous $2.8 billion Midway Crossing plan. The new proposal emphasizes compatibility with a planned MacArthur Airport terminal and includes maintaining access
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