If the police issue you a speeding ticket, one avenue of defense is to question how they decided how fast you were going. If the rush of air as you zoomed past a state trooper blew the hat off their head or made them spill their coffee, a court would probably agree...
Michael A. Ferraro, Esq., P.C.
Speeding tickets
The technology to limit a car’s speed is arriving, but will Americans accept it?
If you’ve got a newer-model car, you may see a miniature speed limit sign appear on your speedometer that lets you know what the speed limit is on the stretch of road where you’re driving. It’s handy for areas where you may not see a speed limit sign. Of course, it’s...
What New Yorkers need to know about speeding and driver’s license points
Almost everyone speeds occasionally, and most people don't get caught. However, some people take it too far, driving excessively fast, even in residential neighborhoods. New York wants to keep the roads as safe as possible, which means trying to limit irresponsible...
Yes, New York does have speed cameras, and here’s what you should know
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...
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...
Do red cars really get more traffic tickets?
The conventional wisdom says that red cars are ticket magnets, but is there any real truth to that urban myth? Well, actually, yes. Here’s what the statistics say Technically, white cars get more tickets than red ones. However, there are more white vehicles on the...
Traffic cameras could soon be more prevalent in New York
If you drive anywhere in New York, you’re probably familiar with the speed cameras that are often mounted in school zones. Run afoul of one and you’ll find a photo of your vehicle moving past the camera and a hefty ticket in your mail. While state law currently only...
How to avoid a holiday speeding ticket in New York
You’ve heard the refrain to that old song about how you have to go “over the hills and through the woods” to Grandma’s house for a holiday visit. In today’s world, it’s more likely that you have to travel across the state or even to another state for that annual...
The faster you drive prior to a ticket, the more points you get on your license
If you get pulled over for speeding in New York, the fines associated with the ticket will probably be your biggest concern. After all, the fine is an immediate cost, while other consequences may seem less direct or serious. The points on your license and the...