Published February 2, 2026 By Patricia Scanlon, Traffic Ticket Attorney, NY 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 […]
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What Clients are Saying ★★★★★ Highly recommend Patricia! She got my ticket dismissed, and the judge was very impressed with our documentation. Published November 24, 2025 By Patricia Scanlon, Traffic Ticket Attorney, NY A How-To Guide on Managing Traffic Tickets New York State driving laws require drivers to be properly licensed, insured, and to follow
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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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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 Driver’s education programs typically consist of verbal instructions and real-time lessons. They are designed to demonstrate the correct methods for driving and how to follow New York State traffic laws. The importance of taking a driver’s education course cannot be overstated. Safety Teenagers are notorious for not following the rules
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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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