Driving simulation games award you points for driving faster. The New York State police will do the same if they catch you speeding, yet in this case, those points will see you losing, not winning. Speeding tickets consider how far you were above the legal limit. Here...
Michael A. Ferraro, Esq., P.C.
Speeding tickets
Should you trust the speed limit indicator on your GPS?
With many modern GPS devices, the current speed limit will be displayed on the screen. This is different from the speed the vehicle is traveling at, but simply informs the driver what the speed limit is on that current road. After all, the GPS is constantly tracking...
You weren’t speeding, so why did you get a speeding ticket?
You were minding your own business and obeying traffic laws, so you were shocked when a patrol car pulled you over and you ended up with a speeding ticket. What just happened? New York law allows drivers to be ticketed for driving at a “speed greater than is...
Does gender affect how people drive?
If you went outside right now, you would likely find two people who drive very similarly, regardless of their gender. Gender doesn’t have to play an inherent role in people’s driving, however, when you look at the big picture and consider the overall statistics,...
Common justifications for traffic stops
While the police do have investigative powers, they are not allowed to interfere with your liberty in an arbitrary or discriminatory manner. As a road user, the most likely place that you’re going to have interactions with law enforcement is during a traffic stop. If...
How an attorney helps out-of-state drivers with New York tickets
A traffic ticket is an inconvenience anytime you receive one, but especially when you are far from home. Visitors to New York state may be at increased risk of traffic infractions because they are unfamiliar with state law and apply the traffic rules from their home...
Is an inaccurate speedometer a defense against a speeding ticket?
If a police officer pulls you over and accuses you of speeding, you may feel very surprised by their accusations. After all, you monitor your speed and do your best to remain in compliance with the posted limits. You thought you were driving at or just over the speed...
Speeding in an emergency: Is it legal?
People who find themselves in an emergency situation often know that they need to act quickly. This can lead to them breaking traffic laws and speeding if they're trying to get to the hospital. For instance, maybe you and your spouse have been expecting a child. It's...
How many points does a New York speeding ticket carry?
One of the most common reasons that people fight back against speeding tickets is to protect their driving privileges. In New York, every ticket you pay will add points to your license. Once you have a total of 11 points on your record from within the last 18 months,...
You can be cited for speeding if you’re under the posted limit
When New York is hit by a nor'easter or other strong storm, it’s crucial to remember that driving at the posted speed limit probably isn’t safe. It’s not going to protect you from getting a traffic ticket either. It’s a violation of New York state law to “drive a...