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Stopped yellow school bus with red lights flashing and extended stop arm — illustrating New York VTL 1174-a, which holds vehicle owners liable when a driver illegally passes a stopped school bus displaying its red signal.

VTL § 1174-A - Owner Liability (School Bus Stop‑Arm Camera) | New York Traffic Ticket Defense

Received a VTL § 1174-A owner‑liability school bus camera ticket in New York? Learn penalties ($250 first offense; $275 second; $300 third within 18 months), why there are no points, and defenses to fight it.

VTL 1251(c): carrying articles preventing both hands on motorcycle handlebars

VTL § 1251(c) — Carrying Articles / Both Hands Not on Handlebars (Motorcycle)

New York prohibits riding a motorcycle while carrying any package or article that keeps you from maintaining both hands on the handlebars. A § 1251(c) ticket typically carries 2 points plus fines and a mandatory surcharge.

Symbolic image of VTL 1192a - Zero Tolerance for underage drinking and driving

VTL § 1192-A – Driving After Consuming Alcohol (Under 21) | New York Zero Tolerance Defense

New York enforces a strict Zero Tolerance Law for drivers under the age of 21. Under VTL § 1192-a, a motorist under 21 can be charged for operating a vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of just .02% to .07%.

alcohol on dashboard of Commercial motor vehicle

VTL § 1192(6) – Commercial Motor Vehicles DWI (Level II) – NY DWI & Traffic Ticket Lawyer

A DWI charge under VTL § 1192(6) is a criminal offense in New York that applies to commercial drivers operating with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04% or higher. Convictions can result in steep fines, CDL suspension or revocation, and potential jail time.

man driving car with open bottle of beer in hand

Driving While Intoxicated (VTL 1192(3)) – NY DWI & Traffic Ticket Lawyer

A DWI charge under VTL § 1192(3) is a criminal offense in New York that can be prosecuted even without a breath test, carrying penalties such as heavy fines, license revocation, and possible jail time, making it critical to have an experienced attorney on your side.

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

New York City Traffic Rules and Regulations

New York City has an additional set of traffic rules organized in Chapter 4 of the NYCTRR

NYCTRR 4-03(A)(1), Failed to Yield

One of the most ticketed violations in New York City is for failure to yield to pedestrians.

4-04(b) Failed to Yield to Pedestrian in Crosswalk

If you drive often in New York City, there is a high likelihood you will be pulled over for failing to yield to a pedestrian.

4-06(a)(2) Speeding Over Posted Limit

Some officers charge motorists with speeding in violation of 4-06(a)(2) instead of 1180(d)

4-06(a)(1) “Speeding”

If you are issued a speeding ticket for 1180-D the police officers can also issue the ticket as a violation of 4-06(a)(1).

4-12(a)(3) Failed to Present Document

The charge can be substantiated when the motorist simply does not have the documents or is taking too long to find them.

4-14(a)(2) Commercial Vehicle on Parkway

There are many busy roads that are entirely off-limits to CMV’s, including all Parkways

VTL 1111(d)3, Passed Red Arrow

Put simply, if you make a turn that is prohibited by a red arrow, you can be charged with VTL 1111(d)3

VTL 1116(e), Traveling in Lane Controlled by Red Signal

If a traffic light shows a red X, it means travel is prohibited in the lane below the X. If you continue in the lane you can be charged with VTL 1116(e)

New York City Traffic Violations Bureau

The New York City Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) handles all traffic tickets issued in New York City

VTL § 1127(a) “Drove wrong way on one-way street”

There is a one-way street, and the motorist drives the wrong way

VTL § 1128(b) “Driving in Center Lane”

Misusing the center lane can result in a traffic ticket of VTL 1128B

VTL § 1131, “Driving on Shoulders and Slopes”

VTL 1131 prohibits motorist from driving on the portion of the roadway that is clearly marked as being the shoulder

VTL § 1144(b), “Failure of Emergency Vehicle Operator to use Reasonable Care

This statute concerns the behavior of those driving emergency vehicles and requires them to drive with “reasonable care”

Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1160(a), “Improper Right Turn”

VTL 1160(a) relates to making an Improper right turn

VTL§ 1192.1, "Driving while ability impaired"

Driving while Ability Impaired, more commonly known as a “DWAI” is a violation

VTL § 1161-c, “U-Turn in Stretch Limousine”

One law in New York State, signed in 2020, makes it illegal to make any U-turn in a limousine

VTL § 1163(a), “Improper Turn” or “Improper or Unsafe Turn/Without Signal”

This ticket is issued in two circumstances: (1) Motorist makes a turn from the wrong lane, (2) Motorist turns without signaling

NYCTRR § 4-07(b)(1), “Obstructing Traffic”

4-07(b)(1) prohibits motorists from stopping or standing in a lane designated for driving

VTL § 1171 (c)(ii)e, “CMV Failed to Stop at RR Crossing”

VTL § 1171 (c)(ii)e is a specific violation that relates to the failure of a commercial motor vehicle to stop at a railroad crossing

VTL § 1174 (b) “Failed to Keep School Bus Halted/Lighted.”

VTL 1174(b) speaks to school bus drivers and outlines what they are supposed to do when children are getting on or off the bus

VTL § 1180(g), “Speeding Using Radar Detect in Vehicle Greater Than 18,000 Pounds”

VTL § 1180(g) pertains to truck drivers that are speeding while using a radar detector

Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1182 (1) “Unauthorized Speed Contest”

VTL § 1182 relates to the prohibition of conducting an unauthorized race or speeding contest on a public road

Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1217, “Following Fire Apparatus Too Closely”

VTL 1217 prohibits following a fire vehicle when it is on a call

VTL § 1220(b) “Unlawful Solicitation of Ground Transportation Services at an Airport.”

VTL § 1220-B prohibits solicitation of existing airport passengers

Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1221 “Drove through/Within Safety Zone”

If you drove through an area that is not a roadway, but an area dedicated to pedestrians, you can be charged with VTL § 1221

VTL § 1225 “Avoiding Intersection or Traffic-Control Device

VTL 1225 is intended to be issued against motorists that go off the road to avoid an intersection

Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1218, “Crossed Fire Hose”

It is prohibited to drive over fire hoses that were laid out for a fire

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