THREE QUESTIONS TO ANSWER WHEN YOU RECEIVE A TRAFFIC TICKET | Benjamin Goldman Esq.
When motorists are given a traffic ticket they are often faced with a three step dilemma.
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Certificate of Disposition for a Traffic Ticket
This official piece of paper will indicate the final result of the charge(s) you were facing.
Does Your Traffic Court Waiver Need to Be Signed Before a Notary?
New York State law allows defendants to “waive” their personal appearance in traffic court, meaning your attorney can go to traffic court in your place.
FEES & EXPECTATIONS: HIRING A TRAFFIC LAWYER IN NY
Experienced traffic ticket attorneys can maximize your opportunity while you stay at home, at your job, or in school.
Four Justice Courts with Ballston Spa Address
There are four New York State justice courts with a Ballston Spa address.
How do New York Traffic Tickets Impact a New York State Probationary License?
After a New York driver obtains their full time driving privileges they are placed in a six-month probationary period.
How do Traffic Tickets Impact Insurance Rates?
If there is increased exposure to liability, the insurance company will raise the premiums to balance out their exposure to liability.
Leaving the Scene of an Accident between a car and an animal
You only need to stop if the accident is between a “horse, dog, cat or animal classified as cattle.
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
An allegation of leaving the scene of an accident is serious, ranging from a traffic ticket to a felony.
New York State Motorist With a Traffic Ticket in Another State
Unlike most other states, New York will not put out-of-state traffic convictions on your driving record.
North Syracuse's Village Court has Closed
In a cost saving measure, the North Syracuse Village Board voted to abolish the North Syracuse Village Court.
Milan Town Justice Honorable Kenneth J. Kremenick Passes Away
On June 28th, 2022, the Honorable Kenneth J. Kremenick passed away unexpectedly.
PRETRIAL CONFERENCES: NEW YORK VEHICLE & TRAFFIC LAW (“VTL”)
The New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (“VTL”) sets forth a relatively straightforward plan for the adjudication of traffic tickets.
South Nyack’s Village Court has Closed
On December 17th, 2020, the residents of the Village of South Nyack voted to dissolve their village and their 142-year-old government.
Can You Receive A Ticket For Driving Too Slowly?
One of the rarest citations issued in New York is for driving too slowly.
TICKET ISSUED BY NYC DEP
New York ruled that NYCDEP officers are authorized to issue traffic tickets in the vicinity of watersheds they are protecting.
TICKETS ISSUED AFTER AN ACCIDENT
Subsequent to their investigation the police will often issue traffic tickets to the parties involved in the accident.
VEHICLE & TRAFFIC LAW SECTION 1101 “REQUIRED OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC LAWS
VTL1101 describes what constitutes a violation of the rules of the road but is not in and of itself a violation of those rules.
VTL 385 Overweight Ticket
VTL-385 relates to the weight maximum of trucks.
VTL 512, Driving With a Suspended Registration
In the vast majority of cases, a suspended registration stems from an insurance lapse.
What is a VTL-1180E Ticket?
VTL 1180 includes all the types of speeding violations.
What is VTL 1213a? Driver’s View Obstructed Ticket
Driving with an obstructed view is a violation of New York State traffic law.
I Received a Traffic Ticket in the Village of Kaser, New York. Now What?
Tickets issued in Kaser are to be adjudicated at the Ramapo Justice Court.
VTL 600(2)(a) - Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Personal Injury
One of the most serious traffic related charges is for leaving the scene of a car accident in which someone was injured.
Key Takeaways from NHTSA RADAR Manual: How are speeding tickets written?
Operators of radar devices are taught a specific process when handling the radar devices.
People v Caballero
Defendant was initially charged VTL 1144-AA, “Failure to Move Over”, but the judge overturned the convicition.
People v Konefal
Defendant was initially charged VTL 1180(d), “Speeding”, but the judge overturned the convicition.
VTL 1111(d)2a, Failed to Yield Right on Red
Motorists are generally allowed to make a right turn at a redlight, however, they are required to yield to pedestrians and other traffic.
VTL § 1122(a) “Passed on Right”
VTL 1122(a) can be issued when a motorist improperly passed another car
Speedy Trial and Traffic Tickets
In New York State there are speedy trial rights for traffic tickets.
Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1125(a)3 “Drove to Left Bridge/Tunnel”
VTL 1125-a-3 puts the onus on motorists to move to the right when they are approaching a bridge or tunnel if they are causing views to be obstructed.
VTL § “1130 (1) “Driving Over Dividing Space”
This statute pertains to the requirement that motorists stay out of the dividing area between the lanes of opposite traffic
VTL § 1130(2), “Improper Entrance or Exit from Controlled Access Highway”
VTL 1130(2) concerns highway entrance lanes and highway exit lanes
VTL § 1144-a(c) “Failure to Move Over for Emergency Vehicle Displaying Blue or Green Lights.”
VTL 1144ac is part of the laws regarding the requirement to move out of the right lane when there are vehicles on the right-hand shoulder
VTL § 1145, “Failed to Yield at Traffic Circle”
VTL 1145 requires motorists to yield to other vehicles that entered the traffic circle first
VTL § 1146(b), “Caused Physical Injury by Failing to use due Care”
VTL 1146(b) concerns incidents when the failure to exercise due care resulted in an injury to a pedestrian or a bicyclist
Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1146-A “Approaching Horses”
VTL § 1146-a is a statute regarding vehicles approaching horses that are riding on a highway or street
VTL 1192.2a, "Aggravated Driving while Intoxicated"
If you are intoxicated with a BAC over .18, you will be charged with an Aggravated DWI
Appellate Court Overturns Work Zone Conviction
On September 4, 2024, Judge David Renzi issued a decision overturning the conviction in Adams Town Court and ordered that the speeding charge be dismissed
Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1164(a), “No signal lamps (certain vehicles)”
VTL 1164-a is related to the requirement to signal to other motorists when turning, changing lanes, or stopping
Tickets Get Dismissed in Middletown After Trooper Fails to Identify Defendant
At trial, the trooper failed to identify the Defendant in any way, resulting in a dismissal
VTL § 1171 (a), “Failed to Stop at Railroad Crossing (certain vehicles)”
VTL 1171(a) requires motorists of certain vehicles to make a complete stop at a railroad crossing regardless of a warning of an oncoming train
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VTL § 1173 “Failed to Stop Emerging From Alley/Driveway, Etc.”
VTL 1173 is issued when a motorist emerging from a driveway (or similar) does not make a full stop before crossing the sidewalk or entering the roadway
Cortland County Court Dismisses Speeding Ticket Because People Were Not Ready in 30 Days
Cortland County joined other New York State County Courts in ruling that that § CPL 30.30(1)(a) applies to traffic tickets
Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1216 “Coasting on Downgrade (Neutral)”
VTL § 1216 prohibits motorists from putting their car in neutral while going downhill