Category: Traffic Rules

Traffic Ticket Rage Suspect on the Loose

According to reports, one man’s rage at receiving a traffic ticket led him to commit an act of violence against a traffic agent that led to substantial injuries in late November.

Investigators say the on-duty traffic agent placed a ticket on a yellow 2022 Volkswagen GTI right before the trouble began. The vehicle was parked on Avenue Z at around 12:50 P.M. As soon as the agent placed the ticket, a man reportedly confronted him.

A nearby surveillance camera captured the confrontation on film. The video, which has since been released.

While New York Fights Congestion Ride Hailing Services Might Add To The Problem

Technology doesn’t always make life better, and it comes at a cost. Persons can be more productive — way more productive, but as more is available, costs sometimes eclipse the benefits.

Uber and Lyft promised fewer cars would plug up the streets of New York City. Studies show the opposite. Ride-hailing companies take riders from buses, subways, and their own feet.

Now, a new service by Uber, “Express Pool” is directly competing with public transit.

Both companies claim they complement public transit in Boston. They haven’t turned over their data to support this. Leaving studies left up.

New York Tries To Combat Pollution-Causing Traffic While Mayor Fingers Uber

Accidents and stress are typically the focus of New York traffic. There's more. Regarding carbon pollution, New York's transportation system is Public Enemy #1. In addition to fouling the environment, it is making people sick. The answer may be coming. New York's Governor, Andrew Cuomo, intends to develop a regional clean transportation plan.

People are waiting, and the stakes are high.

According to climatologists, more than 19,000 people suffer asthma attacks, 38,000 loose work days and over 450 preventable deaths happen annually. The combined cost to the state is almost $8 billion every year.

Albany lawmakers are joining forces with.

Why “There’s an App for That” May Not Be Good in New York City Traffic

Perform a Google search for "neighborhood" and "Waze." The search engine will bombard you with local news stories about once-calm side streets which are now the scene of rush-hour traffic jams and late-at-night speedsters. It's not just annoying. It's also a script ready for accidents.

Among the top causes of accidents are driver distraction — including looking at a smartphone, not being familiar with the street and increased traffic.

"The main cause is the use of routing apps," says Alexandre Bayen, director of transportation studies. "Over the last couple of years, there's the second layer of ride-sharing apps."

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Traffic Laws Horse And Buggy’s Around The State

While you won't see an Amish horse and buggy in New York City soon, New York traffic law is New York traffic law. The same rules-of-the-road that apply in upstate New York also refer to the wheels and animals seen in and around Central Park.

Many Collisions, Few Statistics

State officials admit to scant statistics about buggy-to-bumper accident. Sgt. Bernard Kennett, the New York State Police officer, devoted to dealing with Amish buggy concerns, says there are now more horse-drawn buggies than ever on New York's highways.

When it comes to Amish buggy drivers, it is hard to find.

A Snow Emergency Won’t Get You Out Of A Parking Ticket But A Heart Attack Might

Just three days after Christmas a New York City fireman was detained for assaulting a city traffic cop in Queens.

Parking illegally, Frank Miscioscia got a ticket about 8:30 that morning. The nine-year, veteran fireman got a ticket, began bickering with the agent and tore her badge from her blouse. Miscioscia was detained and accused of harassment and criminal mischief. Later the fireman with Engine 293 in Woodhaven was suspended.

Everybody gets a ticket. Not everyone reacts the way Miscioscia did.

With expected lousy weather heading to The Big Apple, what can be done to avoid getting a ticket?

Representing Yourself In Traffic Court

“He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” -- Abraham Lincoln

Although Abe was never in traffic court, his advice is still solid.

Defending a traffic citation in New York is not easy. A successful defense requires legal knowledge and skill. It isn’t easy, and it’s more than merely “going to court.” There is value in what traffic attorneys do even with speeding tickets.

A qualified defense attorney brings years of training and experience to what appears to be a ‘simple’ process. The layman that believes traffic tickets are mere nuisances is sadly mistaken.

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New York Traffic Stop Highlights Law Enforcement’s Right To Demand Identification

A man wanted on a felony warrant in New York turned up in Lebanon County following a simple traffic stop in East Hanover.

Rasheed Crosland was riding in a car on I81 South when the vehicle was pulled over, and State Police smelled marijuana.

During the stop, law enforcement demanded the driver and Crosland provide identification. Crosland gave a false name and was taken to the state police station. When Crosland arrived, things got serious, the 23-year-old got squared and provided his actual name.

Crosland was charged with false identification, and the state troopers found he had outstanding felony.

Who Does The ‘Thin Blue Line’ Really Protect

Three black men, each under 40, were killed by police officers in various regions of the nation in early July 2016.

Alton Sterling, Baton Rouge; Philando Castile, St. Paul; Delrawn Small, Brooklyn.

Small's case failed to receive the national attention of the other two, yet none of the images captured on video were enough to form the basis for justice which activists sought. Despite millions watching the footage regarded them as confirmation of abuse, time and again law enforcement said the "proof" was not there.

Following three days of deliberation in Brooklyn, NY, a jury cleared Wayne Isaacs of.

Harrison Ford Directs Traffic As Traffic Agents Find New Safeguards

When movie star Harrison Ford's Mercedes was stuck between cars following a pileup in the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, he did what Indiana Jones may have done — he got involved and directed traffic.

Video captured by bystanders showed the actor in a nice suit and sunglasses on the street directing traffic.

With Ford playing traffic cop, bewildered drivers took turns to move lanes and get around the accident.

According to The Daily Mail, the celebrity headed over to the Carlyle Hotel as though nothing happened.

"Piloting a spacecraft through the galaxy is easier than getting around Manhattan," Ford said.

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