In Binghamton and throughout New York, traffic tickets can be a troublesome issue. Depending on the case, a ticket can lead to fines, lost driving privileges, insurance rate hikes and even jail time. Enhanced ticketing practices often happen during holidays: One...
Month: July 2020
Common types of traffic violations
rivers in New York and other U.S. states should be aware of which actions can result in traffic violations. Although the majority of traffic violations are minor, they can have negative and long-lasting consequences. Some drivers who receive citations could have to...
Steps to take during a routine traffic stop
Most New York drivers will get stopped by a police officer at least once in their life. A traffic stop is a temporary detention of a driver by police to investigate a possible crime or minor violation of the law, and one should know what to do when stopped by the...
The penalties for cell phone use while driving in New York
In the state of New York, drivers are not allowed to use cell phones or similar devices while their car is in motion. This means that they cannot make a phone call, send a text message or visit a website unless they are pulled over or parked. It is also illegal to...
Danbury man accused of DWI
On June 14, New York authorities arrested a Fairfield County man for allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content level that was twice the legal limit. The incident occurred in Harrison at around 12:40 a.m. According to media accounts, New York State Police troopers...