While in Ontario to see Niagara Falls from the Canadian side, you received a ticket for speeding. The incident put a damper on your weekend away, and then a friend told you that getting a traffic ticket in Canada can affect your driving record in New York. Is this...
Most drivers understand that they must exercise certain precautions when passing police or emergency vehicles that are on the shoulder of the road. Unfortunately, some drivers are not aware that these precautions are actually laws and disobeying them could result in...
If you hold a commercial driver’s license, then you understand that any traffic violations you incur will impact your CDL. This includes those things that occur when driving your personal vehicle or any other non-commercial vehicle. According to the Federal Motor...
Getting a traffic ticket in New York because of illegal cellphone use while driving can impact your teen's driving privileges. Helping your child understand the dangers of using a phone while driving and enforcing consequences can encourage responsible behavior. You...
It is increasingly common for couples to become parents without marrying first. There is also a distinct possibility that you may someday break up from your children's other parent. However, while divorce laws are extensive, the rules that apply in this scenario are...
Accruing too many points on your driver's license in New York can compromise your driving privileges. This could impact your job if it requires a CDL license or if you need to drive a company vehicle. It can also create challenges when you have to find alternate...
New York State law prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from consuming alcoholic beverages. If found driving under the influence, an underage motorist may have his or her license suspended under the state's Zero Tolerance policy. The City of Binghamton also...
Many cities in New York have installed zone cameras in strategic areas. The cameras are supposed to catch anyone who speeds or commits another traffic violation. If you're caught speeding on camera, you'll receive a traffic ticket in your mailbox several days later....
Many older drivers in New York handle the road with exceptional skill and maintain sparkling driving records. Nonetheless, older drivers do experience their share of accidents that result in injuries and deaths each year. Safe driving requires knowledge of traffic...
People who operate commercial vehicles such as delivery vans, semi-trucks, commercial buses and more pass a special test to receive a commercial driver's license. In addition to passing state-specific tests and abiding by the laws in individual regions, commercial...
