By James L. Riotto | Published December 1, 2025 | Posted in DWI, Trafffic Violations | Leave a comment
New York’s Updated DMV Rules: Why “Just Pleading Guilty” to a Traffic Ticket Could Cost You Far More Than You Think If you received a traffic ticket in New York recently, you may assume that pleading guilty (or handling it yourself) and paying the fine is “no big deal.” Under the new DMV system rolled Read More
Read MoreIn November 2024, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles implemented significant changes to its Driver Violation Point System, introducing stricter penalties for various traffic violations. Key Changes to the Point System: Extended Point Accumulation Period: The period during which points remain on a driver’s record has been extended from 18 to 24 months. Read More
Read MoreDrivers in New York state know they can face arrest and prosecution if they drive when taking illegal drugs or with a high blood alcohol content. However, contrary to the belief of many, proving you took a legal, properly prescribed medication may not get you off the hook if the officer believes taking it impaired Read More
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