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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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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When borrowing someone else’s car, it’s essential to exercise responsibility and respect for both the owner and the vehicle. If you are going to lend your car to another driver, be aware that you will be responsible for any redlight/or speed camera tickets they get–those tickets are tied to the plate, and the registered owner
What to Do If You Get a Ticket on a Car You Borrowed
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So you’re sitting in your car on the Long Island Expressway going nowhere and all you see are a parade of cars in front of you and behind you doing the same thing. From the Belt Parkway to the Long Island Expressway and from Brooklyn to Montauk, AI is coming to a town near you. So
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So you’re cruising along the Long Island Expressway at 55 MPH with no issues of traffic build-up, but you look ahead and start seeing those red backup lights in the foreground. What’s happening? A traffic jam for sure, but why? Let’s take a closer look at why these highways turn into parking lots, especially on
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MAY 2025 UPDATE Vehicle Height Sign on Southern State Parkway near Lynbrook. NY has recently installed new, large signs for commercial vehicles just before entering under a bridge, hoping this will help reduce crashes. Sign on Long Island Expressway near North Hills, Nassau County. Photo: SS If you
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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 toll zone,
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