Monthly Archives: April 2011

NY Move Over Law Being Used To Trap Motorists

As we reported in “New York Move Over Law Takes Effect” at the beginning of the year, New York’s “move over” law went into effect on January 1, 2011. The move over law requires motorists on multi-lane highways to slow … Continue reading

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Can You Judge A Book By Its Cover? (Part 1)

I just judged a book by its cover.  Of course, by “judging”, I mean that I plunked down $16.95 plus tax to buy it.  I wasn’t in the market to buy a book.  In fact, I have dozens sitting in … Continue reading

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Interlock Ignition Devices To Be Installed On All Cars In US?

U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Bob Corker (R-TN) have introduced legislation designed to reduce the number of drunk driving crashes and fatalities on America’s roads.  The Roads Safe Act would provide $12 million in annual funding over 5 years … Continue reading

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Traffic Ticket Fixing In The Bronx Including At The Bronx Traffic Violations Bureau

The New York Post reported yesterday that as many as 400 police officers could be in hot water for fixing Bronx traffic tickets and parking tickets in possibly the widest spread traffic ticket scandal in New York City history. Apparently, … Continue reading

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NYPD Apologizes To Cyclists Issued Speeding Tickets

In a highly unusual move, bicyclists who were issued speeding tickets while riding in Central Park were given formal apologies by the NYPD.  Using a speed gun, the NYPD recently issued a speeding ticket to 10 different cyclists.  These cyclists … Continue reading

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Over 1,000 DWI Cases Could Be Overturned

A sharp defense attorney in Philadelphia was able to identify a major problem with how Philadelphia police calibrate their Breathalyzer devices and, as a result, 1,000s of DWI cases may be over-turned. Breathalyzer devices use a person’s breath to measure … Continue reading

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Failing To Stop For A School Bus Under VTL 1174(a)

We are often asked about New York school bus  tickets under Vehicle And Traffic Law Section 1174(a).  They are commonly enforced in order to protect you entering and exiting children. A New York school bus tickets carries a whopping 5 … Continue reading

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How Much Does A New York Speeding Ticket Cost?

We are often asked this question.  The literal answer for a first conviction is that a New York speeding ticket costs between $45 and $600. For speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit the range is $45 to $150.  … Continue reading

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Maintaining Your Sources Of Business

Among lawyers, it is common to ask for a co-counsel fee.  That is, a request to share in the legal fee when you recommend a client to another lawyer.  Typically, lawyers will “share” fees although a straight referral fee is … Continue reading

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Android App Helps Motorist Beat Speeding Ticket

A motorist beat a speeding ticket using an Adroid application called “My Tracks By Google”.   He had this app running when he was stopped for a 40/25 speeding ticket. After receiving the ticket, he checked the app’s history for the … Continue reading

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