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NY traffic ticket defense firm. Fighting speeding, suspensions & violations statewide. Points reduced or money back on eligible cases.* Free consult.
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🚗 Unsafe lane change tickets often hinge on safety, spacing, and timing — not just signaling.

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Unsafe Lane Change Ticket Lawyer in NY - VTL 1128(a)
Failure to change lanes safely can lead to unnecessary problems and occasional traffic tickets
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February 13, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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🚸 NY school bus camera tickets can attach to the vehicle owner, not necessarily the driver.

Understanding when drivers must stop can be more nuanced than people expect.

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VTL § 1174-A — Owner Liability (School Bus Stop‑Arm Camera)
New York VTL § 1174-A is a civil owner‑liability ticket from a school bus stop‑arm camera. No points or jail. Penalties: $250 first offense, $275 second, $300 third within 18 months. See defenses.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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NY VTL 1181:
Driving too slowly & blocking flow = 3 points ⚠️
Fine up to $150 + $93 surcharge 💸
Left lane = passing only 🚧
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#NYLaw #TrafficTip
VTL 1181(a), Driving Too Slow – Impeding Traffic | Benjamin Goldman Esq.
VTL 1181(a) is for when a motorist is driving at a speed that is so slow that is impacting the ability of the other motorists.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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NY VTL 1128(a):
Moved from lane unsafely = 3 points
Fine up to $243 💰
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#NYLaw #TrafficTip 🚦
Unsafe Lane Change Ticket Lawyer in NY - VTL 1128(a)
Failure to change lanes safely can lead to unnecessary problems and occasional traffic tickets
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February 9, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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🚘 NY camera tickets — like school bus camera violations — are often issued to the vehicle owner, not necessarily the driver.

Different from typical moving violations.

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VTL § 1174-A — Owner Liability (School Bus Stop‑Arm Camera)
New York VTL § 1174-A is a civil owner‑liability ticket from a school bus stop‑arm camera. No points or jail. Penalties: $250 first offense, $275 second, $300 third within 18 months. See defenses.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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🚦 Right of way ≠ automatic protection from a ticket.

Drivers still have a duty to drive safely.

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February 6, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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🚘 NY “improper passing” isn’t one statute — multiple laws can apply depending on markings, visibility, and safety conditions.

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Traffic Violations
list of our articles for various New York State traffic violations (VTL's)
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February 6, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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🚦 VTL 1110(a) = obey the signs and signals — including speed limit signs.

One statute, many situations.

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VTL 1110(a) NY Ticket Lawyer - Disobeying a Traffic Control Device
Upstate New York Traffic Lawyer Benjamin Goldman Esq.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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NY VTL 1111(d)(3):
Passed red arrow = 3 points
Fine up to $150 + $93 surcharge
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#NYLaw #TrafficTip
VTL 1111(d)3, Passed Red Arrow | Benjamin Goldman Esq.
Put simply, if you make a turn that is prohibited by a red arrow, you can be charged with VTL 1111(d)3
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February 4, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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NY VTL 1225:
Avoiding intersection via off-road (lot/gas station) = 2 points
Fine up to $150 + $93 surcharge
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#NYLaw #TrafficTip
VTL § 1225 “Avoiding Intersection or Traffic-Control Device | Benjamin Goldman Esq.
VTL 1225 is intended to be issued against motorists that go off the road to avoid an intersection
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February 2, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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NY VTL 375(2)(a):
Wipers in use (snow/sleet) = headlights required
2 points + fine up to $150 + $93 surcharge
Even daytime
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#NYLaw #WinterDrivingTip
February 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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NY VTL 1129(a):
Following too closely in snow/ice = 4 points
Fine up to $150 + $93 surcharge
Increase distance today
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#NYLaw #WinterTip
January 30, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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NY VTL 1213(a):
Obstructed view (snow/ice on windows) = 2 points
Fine up to $150 + $93 surcharge
Clear everything in snow
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#NYLaw #WinterTip
January 29, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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NY VTL 1180(e):
Speed not reasonable in snow/ice = ticket
3 points + fine up to $150 + $93 surcharge
Even below posted limit
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#NYLaw #SnowDriving
VTL 1180(e) Unreasonable Speed/Special Hazards | Benjamin Goldman Esq.
VTL 1180 is the statute that is used most often by law enforcement in New York State because it includes all speeding violations.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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🚛📏 NY limits truck/trailer combos to 65 ft under VTL 385-4(a)(1) unless a permit applies.

Commercial traffic law covers more than speeding ⚙️

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VTL 385-4(a)(1) Overlength Vehicle Combination | New York Overlength Ticket
Learn about VTL 385-4(a)(1) Overlength Vehicle Combination in New York, including fines, penalties, and common defenses. Drivers ticketed for overlength violations can often reduce charges or avoid po...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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NY VTL 1125(a)(2):
Drove left on railroad crossing = 3 points
Fine up to $150 + $93 surcharge
Rare violation, but real
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#NYLaw #TrafficFact
VTL § 1125(a)2 “Drove to Left on Railroad Crossing” | Benjamin Goldman Esq.
The violation relates to the general requirement that with multiple lanes in one direction motorists keep to the right.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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NY DMV 2026 Change:
Look-back period → 24 months (was 18)
Effective Feb 16
Older violations now count toward suspension & fees longer.
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#NYLaw #TrafficUpdate
Changes to DMV Point System Scheduled to go Into Effect on February 16, 2026.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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NY DMV 2026 Point Increases (Feb 16):
School bus pass: 8 points (↑ from 5)
Reckless driving: 8 points (↑ from 5)
Work zone speeding: 8 points
Due care failure: 5 points
Aggravated unlicensed: 11 points (new)
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Changes to DMV Point System Scheduled to go Into Effect on February 16, 2026.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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In NY, an obscured license plate can trigger a traffic stop — even without unsafe driving.

Plate frames, dirt, snow, or tinted covers fall under VTL 402-b.

Details:
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#NYLaw #TrafficLaw
VTL 402-b Obscured & Obstructed License Plates – NY Traffic Ticket Lawyer
Charged under VTL § 402-b for obscured or obstructed license plates in New York? Learn about fines, dismissal if corrected, and the serious penalty under VTL § 510(4-h)(a) — a 90-day registration susp...
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January 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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NY VTL 1120(a):
Failed to Keep Right (left half on wide road) = 3 points
Fine up to $150 + $93 surcharge
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#NYLaw #TrafficFact
VTL 1120(a), Failed to Keep Right Traffic Ticket Lawyer in NY
Received a VTL 1120(a), failed to keep right traffic ticket in New York? Call the Benjamin Goldman Law Office at (516) 350-0774 for a free consultation
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January 15, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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NY VTL 1111(d)(3):
Passed red arrow = 3 points
Fine up to $243 (NYC $138)
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#NYLaw #TrafficTip
VTL 1111(d)3, Passed Red Arrow | Benjamin Goldman Esq.
Put simply, if you make a turn that is prohibited by a red arrow, you can be charged with VTL 1111(d)3
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January 14, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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NY VTL 1163(a):
Improper/unsafe turn or no signal (incl. lane change) = 2 points
Fine up to $150 + $93 surcharge (NYC $40 + $88)
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VTL § 1163(a), “Improper Turn” or “Improper or Unsafe Turn/Without Signal” | Benjamin Goldman Esq.
This ticket is issued in two circumstances: (1) Motorist makes a turn from the wrong lane, (2) Motorist turns without signaling
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January 13, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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NY traffic law often depends on what you’re driving.

Under VTL 385, farm equipment and some buses get narrow overwidth exceptions — ordinary vehicles don’t.

Farm:
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#NYLaw #VTL385
VTL 385-1(b) Overwidth Farm Vehicle | New York Traffic Ticket
Learn about VTL 385-1(b) regarding overwidth farm vehicles (up to 12 feet) in New York. Farmers and operators cited for dimension violations can often avoid points and heavy fines. Full statute text i...
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January 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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NY VTL 1175:
Obstructing intersection traffic = ticket
2 points + fine up to $150 + $93 surcharge
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#NYLaw #TrafficTip
Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1175 “Obstructed Traffic at Intersection.” | Benjamin Goldman Esq.
VTL § 1175 prohibits motorists from entering an intersection when the traffic from the next block is backed up into the intersection.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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