Recently, the New York State Senate passed a bill that would link together the drinking and driving histories of boaters, motor vehicle drivers and recreational vehicle users in the state. The consequence of which is that a drunk driving conviction resulting from the operation of one vehicle would have implications for heavier legal penalties [...]
In July 2010, a 30-year-old man hit and killed a 64-year-old grandfather of four while driving drunk and the wrong way on the Long Island Expressway. The man ran his Mercedes-Benz head on into the Super Shuttle the victim was driving to pick up airport passengers. The victim died 16 days later and Mercedes [...]
Taxi Insider Newspaper 2010 Traffic Stops: How should you behave if you are stopped by the police? Be polite. Even if you believe that you didn't do anything wrong, do not argue with the officer. If you are courteous, there is a possibility that he will let you go. In the alternative, he may [...]
The nation has been making aggressive efforts to combat distracted driving and the driving while texting issue. Now, New York is taking penalties a step further. As of July 26, 2013, the following laws have been in place: A first offense for using electronics while driving is a minimum fine $50 with maximum of [...]
Cases in which motorists presence made a difference Ticket for an improper turn John, a taxi driver, received a ticket for an improper turn. The law states that if a motorist wishes to turn left, he must turn from the left lane and if he wants to turn right, he must turn from the [...]
Speeding Ticket in NYC: Prevention and Safe Driving Taxi Insider Newspaper 2010 The faster you go the more money you'll make. True or false? If you don't get stopped by the police you'll make more money. If you do get pulled over and receive a speeding ticket in NYC, your fare could end up costing [...]
Proposed Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) rules may have you kissing your hack license goodbye! Once you thought it was safe to go into the water, now you discover there are sharks everywhere. So it is with the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), which has proposed new draconian critical driver rules. In essence, they [...]
The State of New York has a pointed message for drivers in the state regarding distracted driving. Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement. If you fail to do so by talking on a handheld electronic device or texting while driving in NY, [...]
