NY allows a narrow overwidth exception for some farm equipment under VTL 385(1)(b). But the exception has limits — and not all equipment qualifies. Details: www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/ny-vehicle-t... #NYLaw #VTL385

NY VTL 1181(a): Driving too slow & impeding flow = 3-point ticket Fine up to $150 + $93 surcharge Applies even without posted minimums. www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/ny-vehicle-t... #NYLaw #TrafficTips

NY requires headlights whenever wipers are in use — even drizzle. That’s VTL 375(2)(a). Details: www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/ny-vehicle-t... #VTL375 #RoadSafety

NY Zero Tolerance for under-21 drivers (VTL 1192-a) ⚠️ BAC 0.02–0.07 % = 🚫 6-month suspension 💵 $125 penalty + $100 to get license back No points… but still brutal 😬 www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/blog/vtl-119...

NY’s school-zone limit (VTL 1180(c)) applies only when: • It’s a school day during posted hours, or • The beacons/electronic sign activate the reduced limit. No hours on the sign? Then the lights have to flash. Details: www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/blog/vtl-118... #NYLaw #VTL1180c

VTL 1146(a) requires NY drivers to use “due care” around pedestrians, cyclists, and animals. No collision needed — unsafe behavior alone can lead to a charge. Details: www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/ny-vehicle-t... #NYLaw #VTL1146

NY’s VTL 1211(a) makes “unsafe backing” a ticketable offense — no collision required. Points + insurance impact are possible. Details 👇 www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/blog/vtl-121... #VTL1211 #TrafficLaw #NY

VTL 509(1) = driving without a valid license: expired, suspended, or never issued. No points, but insurers can still increase rates. Stay licensed. More info 👇 www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/blog/509-1-u... #NYLaw #TrafficLaw #InsuranceImpact

In NY, width — not just weight — matters. Car + load that exceed legal width can get you flagged under VTL 385(1)(a). Always measure before you haul — over-width = risk and possible ticket. Details 👇 www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/ny-vehicle-t... #Overwidth #TrafficLaw #NY

Real court on a no-cars island 🏝️⚖️🚫🚗 Ocean Beach Justice Court, Fire Island: Winter: 3rd Sat Summer: Thursday nights Cases: noise, open containers, golf-cart “traffic” tickets 😂 www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/long-island/...

NY VTL 1163(d) = always signal before turning or changing lanes. Failing to do so = citation + points. Details 👇 www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/ny-vehicle-t... #TrafficLaw #VTL1163 #NYLaw

NY drivers: black ice + tailgating = instant VTL 1129 ticket. 3 points and a nasty insurance hike for something that’s 100% preventable. Rule of thumb this winter: if you can read the license plate of the car in front of you, you’re too close www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/blog/vtl-112...

NY’s VTL 1128(c) requires drivers to use certain lanes — like passing lanes — only for their designated purpose. Cruising in the left lane too long can be a violation. Details 👇 www.capitalregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-112... #NYLaw #VTL1128

In Butternuts Town Court, even hunting cases show up. A common one is the DEC citation for insufficient fluorescent orange during firearm season. Non-criminal, modest fines, and a reminder on safety. www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/upstate/butt...

NY’s VTL 1180(e) says you can be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions — even under the limit. Snow, fog, curves, low visibility = “special hazards.” Details 👇 www.upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/vtl-118... #TrafficLaw #NYLaw

NY’s VTL 1122(b) says drivers being overtaken must keep their lane and speed consistent. Failing to give way = 3 points + potential insurance impact. Details 👇 www.capitalregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-112... #NYLaw #VTL1122

Those “DMV” text messages going around? They’re scams. NY DMV doesn’t text drivers about suspensions or fees — the links are fake. How to spot them 👇 www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/blog/dmv-sca... #ScamAlert #NYDMV

Speeding tickets in NY aren’t always based on radar. Officers can issue one using visual estimation, pacing, or environmental markers. Here’s how the process really works: www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/blog/how-are... #TrafficLaw #NYLaw #Speeding

NY’s VTL 1120(c) requires drivers to keep right on 4-lane roads unless passing. A small mistake, but it carries 3 points and possible insurance consequences. Details 👇 www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/blog/vtl-112... #NYLaw #DrivingRules

A NY traffic ticket doesn’t always stay in NY. Most states share driver-record data, so points and fines can appear on your home record — and raise insurance rates. Learn how that works 👇 www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/blog/out-of-... #TrafficLaw #NYLaw #OutOfStateDrivers

A VTL §1110(a) ticket was dismissed in Jefferson County after the officer left out a key detail — which traffic control device was disobeyed. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office handled the case, and the court threw out the charge. ⚖️ Full story 👇 www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/blog/town-of...

🚦 NYC issues a lot of traffic tickets — and the costs go beyond the fine. 💸 High fines 📈 License points + insurance hikes 🌍 Even out-of-state drivers feel it Full breakdown 👇 www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/blog/nyc-tra... #TrafficTickets #NYCLaw #DrivingRecord

NY’s VTL 1192(4) makes it illegal to drive while impaired by drugs — even prescription ones. 🚫 A recent case from the Benjamin Goldman Law Office shows how these charges can be challenged when evidence of actual impairment is weak. Details here 👇 www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/blog/vtl-119...

A speeding conviction in Seneca County was overturned — not for speeding, but for paperwork. ⚖️ The court missed a filing deadline, and the appeal (by the Benjamin Goldman Law Office) wiped the conviction clean. 👉 www.upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/speedin... #VTL1180b #TrafficLaw #NYLaw

Motorcyclists get the whole lane — not just part of it. 🏍️ Under NY VTL 1252(a), drivers who crowd or block a bike’s lane can be cited for interference. A few feet of space can prevent serious harm. 👉 www.upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/vtl-125... #VTL1252 #RoadSafety #TrafficLaw

🚨 You can get fined even if you weren’t the one driving. Under NY VTL §1174-a, school-bus cameras can ticket the vehicle owner if a car passes a stopped bus with its lights flashing and stop-arm out — even when someone else was behind the wheel. 👉 www.suspendedlicensenyc.com/blog/vtl-117...

Passing a car in the same lane on your motorcycle might feel harmless — but under NY VTL 1252(b), it’s illegal. 🏍️⚖️ It can lead to fines and license points, even if no one was hurt. Know the rule before you ride. 👉 www.trafficlawyerlongisland.com/blog/vtl-125... #MotorcycleSafety #TrafficLaw #NYLaw

🏍️💡 In NY, passing a car in the same lane is illegal under VTL §1252(b) — even quick “lane-splitting.” Fines. Points. Insurance hits. Know the rule before you ride 👉 www.trafficlawyerlongisland.com/blog/vtl-125...

Renting a car to someone with an ignition-interlock restriction? Under NY VTL 1198(7)(b), that can be a crime. 🚗⚖️ Most people have never heard of this one — but it happens more than you’d think. 👉 www.capitalregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-119... #NYLaw #TrafficLaw #IgnitionInterlock

🚨 Most drivers don’t know this: in NY, driving under or around a railroad barrier with someone under 18 in the car can be a crime, not just a ticket. It falls under VTL §1170(c)(1) — a misdemeanor, or even felony on repeat. Full post 👇 www.buffaloregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-117...

🏍️ Ever heard of VTL §1251(d) in New York? It’s a little-known law that says a motorcycle rider can’t have their view or control interfered with — even by a passenger or object they’re carrying. 🔗 www.trafficlawyerlongisland.com/blog/vtl-125...

Think refusing a breath or blood test saves you from a DWI? 🤔 In NY, it can cost you your license on the spot — even if the case doesn’t stick. Read more: 🔗 www.capitalregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-119...

NY drivers with a court-ordered Ignition Interlock Device: bypassing, tampering, or driving without it is a Class A misdemeanor. Fines, jail, and license loss can follow. More info 👉 www.buffaloregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-119...

🚗💨 In New York, refusing a roadside breath test isn’t the same as refusing the official chemical test. 📜 Under VTL §1194(1)(b), it’s treated as a traffic infraction and won’t automatically suspend your license. Learn more here 👉 www.upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/vtl-119...

🚗💡 Did you know? In NY, if you’re ordered to use an ignition interlock after a DWI, that rule applies to every car you drive — even rentals or a friend’s ride. Skip it under VTL §1198-7(a) and you could face hefty fines or even jail. Learn more 👉 www.upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/vtl-119...

🚦 NY drivers, a reminder about license plates: Under VTL §402-b, even a covered or dirty plate can mean: Fines up to $200 Fix it & show proof = dismissal 3 violations in 5 years = 90-day registration suspension 📰 Details here: www.trafficlawyerlongisland.com/blog/vtl-402...

🚫🍺 Under 21 in NY? Even a sip can cost you. With a BAC as low as 0.02%, drivers under 21 face: 6-month license suspension Civil fines & fees Higher insurance rates It’s the Zero Tolerance Law (VTL §1192-a)—not a crime, but the impact is serious. 👉 www.suspendedlicensenyc.com/blog/vtl-119...

🚛 Most drivers think “legal limit” = 0.08% BAC. But in NY, commercial drivers face stricter rules: 0.06% under VTL §1192(6) can still mean a DWI, fines, and 1-year CDL revocation. Details 👉 www.suspendedlicensenyc.com/blog/vtl-119...

🚗💊🍹 In NY, VTL § 1192(4-a) tackles impairment from alcohol and drugs combined, even if neither alone would trigger a charge. Fines, license revocation, and jail time loom large. Fascinated by this legal twist? Explore more! #NYTrafficLaw #StaySafe www.buffaloregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-119...

The Benjamin Goldman Law Office secured a dismissal of a VTL § 1180(d) speeding ticket in Malone Town Court, Franklin County, NY, due to an unsigned supporting deposition. #NYTrafficLaw #CaseDismissed www.upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/speedin...

🚦 New York traffic courts range from large city bureaus to small village courts. To make navigating the system easier, there’s a directory listing courts across the state. 📖 See the full list: www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/courts.html

🚛 In NY, CDL drivers face stricter alcohol rules. Under VTL §1192(5), a BAC as low as 0.04% = DWAI. ⚠️ Penalties: $300–$500 fine Up to 15 days jail CDL revoked 1–3 years Even one drink can cost you your career. 🔗 www.capitalregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-119...

🚨 In NY, you can be charged with DWI (VTL §1192(3)) even without a BAC test. Known as “Common Law DWI,” it’s based on officer observations. Penalties: jail, fines, and license revocation. Details 👉 www.suspendedlicensenyc.com/blog/vtl-119...

NY’s Leandra’s Law (VTL 1192(2-a)(b)) makes DWI with a passenger under 15 a felony. Possible penalties: up to 4 yrs prison, $1k–$5k fine, ignition interlock, license suspension. Details: www.trafficlawyerlongisland.com/blog/vtl-119...

New FAQ page on New York State traffic tickets is live! 📖 Get clear answers on points, suspensions, and fighting tickets at www.capitalregiontrafficlawyer.com/new-york-tra... #NYTrafficLaw #TrafficTickets

🚗💡 Did you know? In New York, if your windshield wipers are on, your headlights must be on—even in the daytime. Ignoring this rule (VTL §375(2)(a)) can cost you 2 license points + up to $243 in fines/surcharges. Stay safe, stay visible 🌧️✨ More info 👉 trafficlawyerlongisland.com/blog/vtl-375...

🚦 In NY, traffic violations = license points. Too many = suspension + higher insurance. Full list here 👉 www.trafficlawyerlongisland.com/traffic-viol... Stay safe on the road. 🚗💨

🚦 In NY, cutting through a gas station to skip a red light can get you a 2-point ticket under VTL §1225. It’s especially enforced in NYC, where right turns on red are usually banned. Details: www.suspendedlicensenyc.com/blog/vtl-122...

🚨 Under VTL § 509(4), you can be fined for letting someone drive your vehicle if they’re unlicensed, lack proper endorsements, or violate license restrictions. Bottom line: Don’t hand over your keys unless you know they’re legally allowed to drive. www.buffaloregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-509...

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