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Out-of-State Motorists Unaware they are Suspended in New York.

It happens often that an out-of-state driver does not know that their New York privileges are suspended. They get pulled over, a police officer runs their record, and they are arrested for driving with suspended privileges.

VTL 401 No Registration/Expired Registration

A ticket for no-registration (VTL 401) is a frequently issued ticket. Most of the time, the no-registration comes about from a failure to renew an expired registration.

Cell Phone Tickets, General

While most people know (or should know) that you cannot text and drive, the parameters of what you can and cannot do on your phone are not well understood.

Speeding Ticket, General

At some point in your life, you will probably receive a speeding ticket. There are a variety of factors that influence how much you will be affected by this ticket.

2022 NYC Traffic Tickets Statistics

The days before the New Year are always a time for reflection. As we prepare to enter 2023, it’s nice to look back on the most frequent traffic stops and citations in New York City in the 2022 NYC Traffic Tickets Statistics.

Fix it Tickets in New York

A “fix-it ticket” is pretty much what it sounds like. An officer will pull you over for some type of problem with your vehicle- this can range from an unsatisfactory license plates to significant mechanical problems.

The Worst Traffic Tickets You Can Receive in New York.

Driving without Insurance, Reckless Driving, and Speeding more than 40 miles per hour over the limit

VTL 1160C, Improper Left Turn (one way street)

If a driver intends to turn left, they need to be in this specific left lane to do so.

My New York State License Has Been Suspended! What Do I do?

If your driver's license has been suspended in New York, one of the first things you should do is to reach out to an experienced attorney who can help guide you through the steps of getting your driving privileges reinstated.

Uchenna Ugo-Alum et al v. New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

A class-action lawsuit was just filed in the New York County Supreme Court (trial level) against the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Why Is My New York License Suspended? – Updated for 2023

Getting a notice in the mail from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles telling you that your driving privileges have been revoked can be a very unwelcome surprise, especially if you didn't know that was even a possibility.

Multiple Traffic Tickets in 18 Months.

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) does a number of different calculations of tickets that you received within an 18-month period.

Defensive Driving Course in New York State

New York law provides that the completion of a defensive driving course will give the driver a 4 point ‘credit’. This allows the driver to avoid getting suspended when they get 11 points in 18 months.

Amending a Speeding Ticket in New York City Traffic Violations Bureau

Traffic tickets in New York City cannot be negotiated. Meaning there is no way for you or an attorney to go to court and get the points reduced in exchange of paying a fine for a parking ticket.

Dangerous Driving, NYCTRR 4-02(c)

A dangerous driving ticket carries 2 points, but this is a ticket that is rarely issued.

Red Light Ticket, VTL 1111 (d)1

Commonly known as a red-light ticket, VTL 1111 (d) alleges that the motorist entered and drove through an intersection after the light turned red.

Pilot Program in Staten Island for Self-Reporting Minor Accidents

The NYPD is now testing a new pilot program in Staten Island that would do away with the police coming down at all for minor accidents.

Is AUO3 a Misdemeanor in New York??

If you were charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the third degree, or AUO3, for driving after your New York driver's license was already suspended or revoked, you have been charged with a misdemeanor.

My license has been suspended! What Do I do?

What Can Cause Your Driver’s License to be Suspended in New York?

Driving in New York is a privilege, not a right. Several things can lead to your driving privileges being suspended, and some of them may surprise you.

The List of Little-Known Consequences of Driving with A Suspended License In New York

Driving with a suspended license leads to serious penalties and life-long consequences for the driver.

What Are My Options If I’m Caught Driving with a Suspended License?

In the state of New York, driving with a suspended license is a misdemeanor – a crime. If you’re charged and convicted, you will walk away with a criminal record that will follow you for the rest of your life.

What Happens If I’m Caught Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License in New York?

Driving with a suspended license is a crime in the State of New York. Even if you are unaware that your license has been suspended, you will face potentially serious consequences if you are caught operating a vehicle with a suspended license.

VTL-1198-9(a) “Ignition Interlock Device Crimes”

There are collateral consequences to various alcohol and/or drug related convictions.

49 CFR 391.41 – Operating an Interstate Commercial Vehicle Without a Medical Certificate

This law requires drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) be medically qualified.

Driver Responsibility Assessment Fees for DUI Convictions & Point Accumulation

The Driver Responsibility Assessment fee is imposed in two circumstances: a conviction for certain traffic offenses, or the accumulation of 6 or more points on your driving record within 18 months.

New York City Camera Tickets

Commonly known as Red-Light cameras, these surveillance systems were put in place to monitor busy intersections in cities and ticket as many violations as possible.

VTL 1172(a), Stop Sign Violation

If you were cited with VTL 1172(a), you may want to consider fighting the charge. Even if in fact you did not stop at the stop sign there are solutions that would allow you to avoid the violation from appearing on your driving record.

Traffic Ticket Scofflaws

It is not uncommon for drivers to miss their appearance date or forget about the ticket altogether. Unfortunately, forgetting about a minor traffic ticket may have drastic consequences.

Trucking Violations in New York State

Operators of commercial trucks know that there are more rules regulating driving commercial trucks than non-commercial vehicles.

Vehicle & Traffic Law 319-1 “Driving Without Insurance”

Convictions for failure to maintain insurance are catastrophic and have a myriad of collateral consequences.

VTL 1122-a Overtaking a Bicycle

VTL 1122-a mandates that the operator of a vehicle overtaking (from behind) a bicycle proceeding on the same side of a roadway shall pass to the left of such bicycle at a safe distance until safely clear thereof.

What happens if I dont pay my traffic ticket fine

Failing to pay a ticket can quickly turn a small matter into significant fines

VTL 600(1)(a), “Leaving the Scene of an Accident With Property Damage”

If you were in an accident and there was damage to someone else’s property, you are required to stay at the scene.

VTL 1163(b), “Insufficient Turn Signal””

The violation is applicable where the motorist signaled, but did not signal in time.

VTL 1229, New York State Belt Laws

The point of the seatbelt law is for all passengers, regardless of position in the car or age, to be properly buckled when the vehicle is in motion.

VTL 1160E, Improper U-Turn

A motorist cannot cross over multiple lanes to make the U-turn. You must make that U-turn from the left lane to the other left lane

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