A drunk driving charge is serious. Depending on the specifics of your case, a DUI conviction can result in the suspension of your driver’s license, fines and even jail time – and a Breathalyzer test that shows your high blood alcohol content (BAC) can be very strong...
Truck drivers need to be fully sober and alert when they drive, on account of the fact that their vehicles are incredibly dangerous to those around them. Even making a simple mistake like not pressing the brakes in time could cause a devastating accident. Truck...
As a professional with a commercial driver's license (CDL), you understand that those with a CDL are subject to more limitations and higher standards than the average driver. You are subject to state and federal traffic laws, in addition to any policies your employer...
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...
If you’re in New York on business, vacation or to spend time with your college student, you could find yourself getting a traffic ticket. That’s not unusual. When people are in unfamiliar areas, they may not notice a stop sign or a posted speed limit. They can end up...
Generally speaking, roads should always have periodic signs informing drivers what the speed limit is on that section of the road. Those who use GPS systems may also have an indicator on the screen, but this is not always the case and not all cars have these systems...
There are multiple ways that a speeding ticket can affect you. Many people focus so much on the immediate frustrations of a ticket that they don't think about the bigger picture. There are undoubtedly short-term consequences caused by the delay of the traffic stop....
Truckers usually have to schedule their work a bit ahead of time. There are limitations on how long they can drive in a seven-day period and in a single shift. Companies usually do their best to schedule truckers several days ahead of time so that they won't run into...
New York state authorities warned people that they were stepping up their patrols and increasing the enforcement of traffic rules over the Thanksgiving holiday – but not everybody got the message. All told, the New York State Police investigated 1,041 accidents and...
As a general rule, police officers need to have a reason to pull a car over before they give the driver a breath test or ask them to do field sobriety tests. They cannot simply pull over random cars to check for intoxication. As such, the police are always looking for...
