Author Archives: Matthew Weiss

About Matthew Weiss

Matthew J. Weiss, Esq. loves fighting any traffic ticket or speeding ticket issued anywhere in New York. He graduated Hofstra Law School in 1984. He was Law Review and won the law school's prestigious Procedure Award. Upon graduation, he became one of the first Hofstra Law School graduates to work at the New York State Court of Appeals (New York State's highest court) working on various appellate matters. Mr. Weiss then worked for two years at Rivkin, Radler, Bayh, Hart & Kremer, a 200-plus attorney law firm, representing various clients, such as municipalities, insurance companies and large corporations, in various litigation matters. He also continued to do substantial appellate work. In 1991, Mr. Weiss co-founded his private law practice eventually buying out his former partner in 2000. Through the years, Weiss & Associates, PC has successfully resolved 1,000s of traffic tickets and trucking tickets for its clients by way of dismissal or plea bargain. Mr. Weiss has written many articles on vehicle and traffic law, and lectures other lawyers on this subject. His blog "Confessions Of A Traffic Lawyer" regularly discussions various vehicle and traffic law issues.

Click Or Ticket Campaign Starts Today

Click it or ticket it campaign starts today thru June 2nd. Check points and strict enforcement in NY, CT & NJ. In New York, an adult seat belt ticket carries no points but does have roughly a $150 fine while … Continue reading

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What Is Reckless Driving?

If you get a pink ticket for reckless driving.  You need to know some basic information about this serious charge.  Reckless driving is both a crime and a moving violation.  VTL § 1212 defines reckless driving as follows: Pursuant to … Continue reading

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Teen Deaths Skyrocket Due To Mobile Technology

Researchers at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park estimate more than 3,000 annual teen deaths nationwide from texting and 300,000 injuries, making texting and driving is the leading cause of teen death.  These figures eclipse the statistics for … Continue reading

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Pedestrians Beware!!

A recent study of injured NYC pedestrians conducted by NYU Langone Medical Center contains some curious conclusions.  It is a unique study because it was prepared by medical personnel and focused on the patients and their injuries. Below are the findings: … Continue reading

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Google Glass Should Be Illegal (Part 2)

Last February, I wrote a post entitled “Google Glass Should Be Illegal” urging politicians in New York to proactively making driving with this yet-to-be-released device illegal.  Mashable recently wrote about this topic (and, by the way, it felt great to be ahead … Continue reading

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How Long Does A NY Traffic Ticket Stay On My Driving Record?

In this post, we will discuss how long accidents, traffic ticket convictions, and  suspensions and revocations remain on a driver record. A traffic ticket conviction or an accident normally remains on a driver record during the year that the conviction or the accident occurred, … Continue reading

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Interlock Device To Prevent Texting And Driving

The requirement of installing an interlock device for those convicted of driving while intoxicated has become commonplace in New York.  This device prevents someone from driving a car with requiring him or her to prove sobriety by blowing into a … Continue reading

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The Most Likely Place To Get An Illegal Cell Phone Or Texting Ticket

Based on statistics from July 2011 to July 2012, New York City accounts for the vast majority of illegal texting/cellphone tickets. During this period, records show that: 45,910 tickets were issued in Brooklyn, 45,036 in Manhattan, 38,947 in Queens, 12,763 in … Continue reading

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Best Traffic TIcket Stop EVER!!!

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Can I Speak To Siri While Driving?

Last week, we discussed whether a motorist stopped at a red light is “in motion” for purpose of New York’s cell phone law under Vehicle And Traffic Law Section 1225-c.  This week we discuss whether using Siri violates the cell phone … Continue reading

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