Is a traffic ticket for passing a stopped school bus in New York State a bad violation? Yes! Courts take this offense seriously and enforce maximum penalties. This violation is discussed in two different sections of the law, NYS VTL §§ 1174-a, 375.20, and must be read together to get…
Traffic tickets are annoying, confusing and never planned. They can wreak havoc on a clean driving record. So, “How do you make a traffic ticket go away?” Traffic tickets are unlikely to “go away,” but there are different ways to handle them. Different options including going to court or avoiding…
Have you been default convicted in a New York City DMV Traffic Violations Bureau? If so, you may wonder: What now? Do I have any options? The good news is that being default convicted is not the end of the story. First, we need to address what it means to…
Were you found guilty by a judge for a New York City traffic ticket? If you have, like most people you are probably wondering what can be done about it. Does it matter? Being convicted of a traffic ticket in NYC can be serious. Depending on the violation, a motorist…
New York State functions on a point system and it is especially important to know because of point consequences (for example see our License Revocation blog). The point system A point system is associated with traffic violations. Meaning that nearly every traffic violation carries points. New York State DMV assesses…
Driver’s license revocations have recently been a popular topic by callers seeking the help of The Claro Law Firm. As such, it’s important to nail down the facts and consequences of revocations and what it really means. What’s a revocation? A revocation means a motorist’s driver license is canceled and…
After a motorist pleads guilty to the traffic ticket or a lesser charge through the plea bargaining process, he or she must pay a fine to a corresponding New York State court. A court may levy other fines upon a driver, see New York State Traffic Ticket Fines and Penalties.…
New York City is unique for its skyline, but also for its traffic courts. The NYC courts are the only courts in New York State that issue Default Convictions. With that truth in mind, a motorist needs to be armed with the answers to the following questions: What does it…
What is a work zone? The law says a work zone is a highway construction or maintenance work area. These areas have special speed limits, which are usually less than the normally posted speed limit. The lower speed limit is for the safety of a driver and the people working…
The Answer Brace yourself for the answer: FOREVER. Yes, you read that right. Points stay on your driving record forever, as in forever, ever. You may have heard people say that after a certain amount of time points come off, or fall off your driver license. That is a myth.…