If you’re used to cruising down the street without thinking about your speed, you may want to start slowing down. New York City is just one area in which speeding cameras are now being implemented to keep a watchful eye over people driving through the area. These...
Year: 2021
How drunk is “too drunk to drive” in New York?
Like in every other state, it’s illegal in New York to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher. If you do, a chemical test can hand the prosecutor the evidence they need to make their case against you. But what if your BAC was less than .08? An...
Impaired driving charges aren’t always for alcohol
Many people assume that getting arrested for impaired driving means you are being accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. And it is true that this is the most common reason for impaired driving charges. But the key is to remember that the arrest is...
Could one drink leave you with an unexpected Breathalyzer reading?
You only have one drink at dinner, and you actually forget to finish it because you’re in such an engaging conversation. As the meal wraps up, you quickly drink the rest and walk out to your car. Pulling out of the parking lot, you get stopped by a police officer....
What you need to know about speed detection guns
Have you traveled down a highway or interstate only to notice a police officer standing outside their vehicle pointing a radar gun in your direction as you passed by? By the time you notice, it's often too late to reduce your speed to avoid being ticketed. That...
What is the true cost of a speeding ticket?
If a New York traffic cop issues you with a speeding ticket, you will see an amount to pay. If you have the money, you may decide that it is less bother to pay the fine than contest it. However, this could be a significant error for several reasons. Speeding tickets...
Can you trick a Breathalyzer into giving you the all-clear?
There are many urban myths about how to beat a police traffic stop. Believing them could land you in serious trouble. 3 top DWI stop myths Here are three of the most popular but erroneous theories about how to beat a police DWI stop: Make your breath minty: While...
How accurate are field sobriety tests?
Imagine you're driving home on a Saturday night. It's getting late, and you are tired when you suddenly see police lights in your rearview mirror. Your mind races, thinking about the drinks you had at dinner and how long ago that was. You think, "Was I speeding? Did I...
How accurate are field sobriety tests?
Imagine you're driving home on a Saturday night. It's getting late, and you are tired when you suddenly see police lights in your rearview mirror. Your mind races, thinking about the drinks you had at dinner and how long ago that was. You think, "Was I speeding? Did I...
Is my commercial driving career over after getting a DWI?
If you are a commercial truck driver with a CDL, getting arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) has many negative repercussions on your career. Due to the havoc that can be wreaked in a wreck with a large, commercial truck, the industry takes a hard stance...