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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Please note: Attorney Patricia Scanlon does not manage DWI (DUI) cases. This article is for informational purposes only. Please refer to the home page if you need help with moving violations! DWI Statistics According to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, there were an average of 30,000 adult DWI arrests (coined DUI in other
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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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Introduction You probably know that in New York State, you’re required to keep your hands on the wheel at all times. But what are the other laws that apply? Let’s take a look. Here are a few of the most important ones to remember: You must use your turn signals when turning or changing lanes.
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Introduction You’ve decided you’re ready to get your driver’s license. That’s great! Getting your license is an important step in becoming an independent adult. But before you can take the road test, there are a few things you need to do. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps of getting a driver’s license
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Long Island proper consists of Nassau, Suffolk counties as was as the New York City counties of Brooklyn and Queens, but locally, Long Island is usually referred to consist of just Nassau and Suffolk counties. Although not part of New York City, these two counties consist of almost 3,000,000 people. Nassau with approximately 2,000,000 and
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Car accidents are an unfortunate reality for many Long Island drivers. Every year, thousands of people are injured or killed in car accidents in the region. While no one can guarantee that they will never be involved in a fender bender, there are certain types of accidents that are more common than others, especially here
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If you have a commercial vehicle, especially a truck that is over 10’6″ high, don’t even think about driving on a New York State Parkway! As of the writing of this article, a truck did not heed the warning signs on the Southern State Parkway and crashed into an overhead bridge near the Valley Stream
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