I Had The Best Day

I had the best day on Wednesday.  I went with some friends to the headquarters of the NFL Films in Mt Laurel, New Jersey.  Upon arriving, we saw a non-descriptive building in the middle of an office complex.  Little did we know what magic was contained within those walls.
Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted and [...]

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Texting And Driving Law Contains A Major Loophole

Having carefully read Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1225-D (which becomes effective on November 1, 2009) with my New York traffic ticket lawyer eye, I have found a loophole in the law which is intended to prohibit motorists from text messaging and driving.  The loophole is so big that it will allow many to continue [...]

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Texting And Driving Illegal In New York Under VTL 1225-D

As of November 1st, 2009, New York motorists will no longer be able to read, write or send text messages while driving.  Driving and playing games on your phone or other device is also prohibited.  Finding that text messaging is an unsafe distraction to drivers, the New York Legislature enacted Vehicle and Traffic Law Section [...]

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Can You Go To Jail For A Speeding Ticket?

Believe it or not, the answer is “yes”.  In New York, you can be sentenced to up to 30 days for speeding.  Of course, imprisonment for speeding is rarely imposed.  Rather, it is relegated to only the most egregious instances.  You can read a funny anecdote about one of our client’s who was faced [...]

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A Night At The Museum (Literally)

It is only Thursday but I am really looking forward to this weekend.  My 2 oldest kids (12 and 9) and I are going to sleep over at the Museum Of Natural History.  Yes, just like the movie.
We’ll be among 300+ other parents and kids sleeping under the museum’s Humpback whale.  We’re bringing our flashlights [...]

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Motorcycle Law: Driving Between Lanes

When you drive a motorcycle between traffic lanes, you are committing a 2-point moving violation called “driving between lanes”.  New York City police officers issue many tickets for this type of offense each year.
Motorcyclists engage in this maneuver to weave through traffic.  While it may be effective for getting around, it is very dangerous to [...]

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Traffic Lawyers Gets A Traffic Ticket (Part 4)

After waiting almost 30 days, I pled not guilty and got a court date as far away as possible.  I did very well by getting a March 2010 date.  The case will be 7 months old when it is first scheduled and I can “buy” another 3 to 5 months with just one adjournment.
With [...]

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I Have A Secret

I have a secret.  I’ve kept it quiet for 5 weeks but can no longer contain myself.  I’ve been cheating on you, my readers.  Not another woman … rather another blog.  Since the beginning of the season, I have been blogging for NFL.com about the New York Jets.
I am a die-hard Jets fan and watch [...]

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New Way To Avoid A Speeding Ticket?

It is quite common for someone to try and talk their way out of a speeding ticket.  I’m late for work.  I have to get to the bathroom.  Etc, etc.
But one South Carolina man actually came up with a novel excuse, and it worked.  A Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a dark-colored sedan along the heavily-trafficked [...]

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NY Times Follows My Lead

For months, I’ve written about the dangers of driving and texting.  Well, this week the New York Times caught up with me and wrote a piece entitled “Driven To Distraction: At 60 M.P.H., Office Work Is High Risk” discussing this very topic.  The cool part, however, was an online “game” it created to show people [...]

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