Monthly Archives: October 2012

More Details On The New Suffolk County Traffic Violations Bureau

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Matthew Weiss

A recent Newsday article provides greater insight in to how traffic tickets will be handled in most of Suffolk County once the new Traffic Violations Bureau opens. The current plan shows that six prosecutors will be employed by the court. … Continue reading →

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An Electronic Smile Slows Down Motorists

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Matthew Weiss

In the United Kingdom, a unique speed sign called a Speed Indicator Device (SID) successfully slows down speeding motorists. Using positive driver feedback in the form of a smile, many speeding drivers passing SID slow down to turn a frown … Continue reading →

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Illegal U-Turn In A Business District (and other illegal U-turns)

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Matthew Weiss

In New York City (and pretty much nowhere else) it is illegal to make a U-turn in a “business district”.  Under Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 105, a business district” is defined as: “The territory contiguous to and including a highway … Continue reading →

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