Understanding legal penalties for drinking and driving in New York
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 [...]
New York may strengthen the penalties for reckless driving
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 [...]
Driving Around Town: Traffic Stops, Fines, Charges
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 [...]
New York takes further steps against distracted driving
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 [...]
Driving Around Town: Winning in traffic court with a lawyer
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 [...]
Driving Around Town: Speeding Ticket in NYC
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 [...]