Author Archives: Matthew Weiss

About Matthew Weiss

Matthew J. Weiss, Esq. 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.

Avoiding A Speeding Ticket Can Be Fun (And Profitable)

Some of the best ideas are the simplest.  Kevin Richardson came up with one of those ideas to encourage motorist to obey the speed limit.  It’s called the speed camera lottery. Motorists who speed past a designated point get a … Continue reading

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How Do I Appeal A Conviction At The Nassau County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency?

The below are the rules for appealing a guilty conviction at the Nassau County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency (TPVA), located at 16 Cooper Street, Hempstead. You must file a Notice of Appeal at the TPVA with 30 days of … Continue reading

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One Word Marketing

It’s been often stated that the best ideas are the simplest ones.  In marketing, it is no different.  Busy people in a cluttered world have no time to learn or decipher complex messages.  Further, your message needs to told numerous … Continue reading

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Rich People Are The Rudest Drivers?

Next time you are driving along side a Mercedes Benz, watch out.  That driver is more apt to cut you off.   And pedestrians should think twice before walking in front of a Porsche, or risk being struck.  So found a … Continue reading

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Driving Through Deer Crossing Areas

Accidents with deer can lead to very serious injuries or death.  Below are some tips to avoid colliding with a deer. Be especially carefully during the months of October, November and December.  Deer are most active during these months because … Continue reading

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The Dangers Of Impatient Driving

Anyone who drives regularly sees impatient drivers.  Common examples are those who tailgate (and even honk and flash their brights) to “push” someone forward or out of their way.  Or those drivers who fly by you on the left so … Continue reading

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Crossover Mirror Law Enacted

I reported last May in a posted entitled “Truck Crossover Mirrors To Be Required” that a cross over mirror law was “picking up steam” and now, as of January 13, 2012, it is the law in New York.  All trucks … Continue reading

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New York Move Over Law Amended

Effective Jan. 1, 2012, New York’s “move over” law — which already governs police cars and ambulances — will require motorists to move over (or at the very least slow down) when approaching tow trucks, snow plows and other vehicles … Continue reading

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Does A Speeding Ticket Affect My Auto Insurance Rates?

As a New York traffic ticket lawyer, I am often asked “Will a conviction to a New York speeding ticket affect my insurance rates?”  This question is often asked because insurance rates are one of the primary reasons why someone … Continue reading

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This ad was placed in an English newspaper circa 1919 by explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton for one of his South Pole expeditions. Undaunted, roughly 500 adventuresome souls responded. Why was this ad effective?  One might argue that it worked because … Continue reading

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