Monthly Archives: May 2011

Truck Crossover Mirrors To Be Required

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

A new law requiring trucks to have crossover mirrors installed is picking up steam.  These special mirrors allow truck drivers to see people who immediately in front of their vehicle. A few weeks ago a young boy was tragically killed … Continue reading →

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Loophole in Texting And Driving Law Still Not Fixed

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

When it was first enacted, we reported that New York’s law prohibiting texting and driving was deficient in that it contained a major loophole.  The loophole was that it was un-enforceable unless the motorist also committed some other moving violation … Continue reading →

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Can You Judge A Book By Its Cover (Part 2)

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

I finished “Marketing [Even More] Outrageously Redux” and can now confidently write (at least in this instance) that you can judge a book by its cover.  In part 1 of this post, I explained how I purchased a business book … Continue reading →

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Skeleton Speed Signs To Be Installed

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

New York City will soon be using speed signs which depict a skeleton image in order to get motorist to slow down.  The new electronic signs are designed to reduce speeding and pedestrian accidents.  The creepy signs show a pedestrian … Continue reading →

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VTL 1144-a Mover Over Law

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

Below is the text for the move over law. § 1144-a. Operation of vehicles when approaching a parked, stopped or standing authorized emergency vehicle. Every operator of a motor vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with an authorized … Continue reading →

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Amnesty Program At The Nassau Country Traffic & Parking Violations Agency For Nassau County Parking Tickets

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

Started today, May 16, 2011, the Nassau County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency will be offering amnesty to parking ticket scofflaws, as reported by us last week.  The amnesty covers all parking tickets returnable at the Nassau County Traffic & … Continue reading →

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Nassau County Ticket Amnesty Coming

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

This Summer, motorists who owe money at Nassau County traffic court located at 16 Cooper Street, Hempstead will be given a one-time “get out of jail free” card.  In an effort to close, its budget gap, the County will grant … Continue reading →

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Pocket Dial Folly

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

A New York driver was pulled over and arrested for possession of stolen property. How did he get caught?  He pocket-dialed 911 and accidently allowed the cops to hear him talking with his two accomplices about his planned break-ins.

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