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VTL § 1252(a) – Interfered with Motorcyclist’s Use of Lane | Traffic Defense Lawyer

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · 7d

Motorcyclists get the whole lane — not just part of it. 🏍️
Under NY VTL 1252(a), drivers who crowd or block a bike’s lane can be cited for interference.

A few feet of space can prevent serious harm.
👉 www.upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/vtl-125...

#VTL1252 #RoadSafety #TrafficLaw

Cited under VTL § 1252(a) for interfering with a motorcyclist’s full use of a lane in New York? See fines, points, surcharges, and possible jail (first, second, and third within 18 months) and learn h...

VTL § 1174-A — Owner Liability (School Bus Stop‑Arm Camera)

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 You can get fined even if you weren’t the one driving.

Under NY VTL §1174-a, school-bus cameras can ticket the vehicle owner if a car passes a stopped bus with its lights flashing and stop-arm out — even when someone else was behind the wheel.

👉 www.suspendedlicensenyc.com/blog/vtl-117...

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.

VTL § 1252(b) — Improper Passing (Motorcycle) | Long Island Traffic Lawyer

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · 9d

Passing a car in the same lane on your motorcycle might feel harmless — but under NY VTL 1252(b), it’s illegal. 🏍️⚖️

It can lead to fines and license points, even if no one was hurt.
Know the rule before you ride.
👉 www.trafficlawyerlongisland.com/blog/vtl-125...

#MotorcycleSafety #TrafficLaw #NYLaw

Ticketed for VTL § 1252(b) (Improper Passing — Motorcycle) in New York? Learn what the statute prohibits, typical penalties (3 points; escalating fines; possible jail on repeat offenses), and common d...

VTL § 1252(b) — Improper Passing (Motorcycle) | Long Island Traffic Lawyer

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · 12d

🏍️💡 In NY, passing a car in the same lane is illegal under VTL §1252(b) — even quick “lane-splitting.”
Fines. Points. Insurance hits.
Know the rule before you ride 👉 www.trafficlawyerlongisland.com/blog/vtl-125...

Ticketed for VTL § 1252(b) (Improper Passing — Motorcycle) in New York? Learn what the statute prohibits, typical penalties (3 points; escalating fines; possible jail on repeat offenses), and common d...

VTL 1198(7)(b) Knowingly Renting Vehicle Without Ignition Interlock – New York Traffic Ticket Lawyer

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · 16d

Renting a car to someone with an ignition-interlock restriction?
Under NY VTL 1198(7)(b), that can be a crime. 🚗⚖️

Most people have never heard of this one — but it happens more than you’d think.
👉 www.capitalregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-119...

#NYLaw #TrafficLaw #IgnitionInterlock

Facing charges under VTL 1198(7)(b) for knowingly renting a vehicle without an ignition interlock? Learn the penalties and how our New York traffic lawyers can help.

VTL 1170(c)(1) — Driving Through/Around/Under Railroad Barrier with Passenger Under 18 | New York Traffic Lawyer

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · 19d

🚨 Most drivers don’t know this: in NY, driving under or around a railroad barrier with someone under 18 in the car can be a crime, not just a ticket.

It falls under VTL §1170(c)(1) — a misdemeanor, or even felony on repeat.

Full post 👇
www.buffaloregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-117...

Charged with VTL 1170(c)(1) for driving through/around/under a railroad barrier while carrying a passenger under 18? Learn elements, penalties (Class A misdemeanor; second within 5 years becomes a fel...

www.buffaloregiontrafficlawyer.com

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · 20d

🏍️ Ever heard of VTL §1251(d) in New York?

It’s a little-known law that says a motorcycle rider can’t have their view or control interfered with — even by a passenger or object they’re carrying.

🔗 www.trafficlawyerlongisland.com/blog/vtl-125...

VTL § 1251(d) — Interfered with Cycle Operator’s View or Control (Motorcycle) | Long Island Traffic Lawyer

Cited under VTL § 1251(d) in New York for interfering with a motorcycle operator’s view or control? Learn the elements of the charge, penalties (2 points, escalating fines, possible jail on repeat off...

VTL 1194(2)(b) — Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – New York Traffic Ticket Lawyer

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Oct 3

Think refusing a breath or blood test saves you from a DWI? 🤔
In NY, it can cost you your license on the spot — even if the case doesn’t stick.
Read more:
🔗 www.capitalregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-119...

Charged with refusing a chemical test under VTL 1194(2)(b) in New York? Learn the DMV refusal hearing process, penalties (revocation, civil fines), CDL consequences, and defenses.

VTL 1198(9)(d) — Circumventing Ignition Interlock Inside of a Vehicle | New York Traffic Lawyer

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Sep 30

NY drivers with a court-ordered Ignition Interlock Device: bypassing, tampering, or driving without it is a Class A misdemeanor. Fines, jail, and license loss can follow.
More info 👉 www.buffaloregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-119...

Facing charges under VTL 1198(9)(d) — Circumventing an Ignition Interlock Device in a vehicle? Learn the penalties, consequences, and how our New York traffic lawyers can defend you.

www.buffaloregiontrafficlawyer.com

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Sep 26

🚗💨 In New York, refusing a roadside breath test isn’t the same as refusing the official chemical test.

📜 Under VTL §1194(1)(b), it’s treated as a traffic infraction and won’t automatically suspend your license.
Learn more here 👉 www.upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/vtl-119...

VTL § 1194(1)(b) – Refusal of Breath Screening Test in New York | Traffic & DWI Defense Lawyer

Stopped by police and refused a roadside breath screening test under VTL § 1194(1)(b) in New York? Learn the difference between refusing a breath screening test and a chemical test, possible fines, an...

VTL § 1198-7(a) – Use of vehicle without ignition interlock | Traffic Defense Lawyer

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Sep 25

🚗💡 Did you know? In NY, if you’re ordered to use an ignition interlock after a DWI, that rule applies to every car you drive — even rentals or a friend’s ride.

Skip it under VTL §1198-7(a) and you could face hefty fines or even jail.

Learn more 👉 www.upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/vtl-119...

Charged under VTL § 1198-7(a) for operating a vehicle without a court-ordered ignition interlock device in New York? Learn the penalties for first, second, and third offenses, including possible fines...

VTL 402-b Obscured & Obstructed License Plates – NY Traffic Ticket Lawyer

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Sep 22

🚦 NY drivers, a reminder about license plates:

Under VTL §402-b, even a covered or dirty plate can mean:

Fines up to $200

Fix it & show proof = dismissal

3 violations in 5 years = 90-day registration suspension

📰 Details here: www.trafficlawyerlongisland.com/blog/vtl-402...

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...

VTL § 1192-a – Driving After Consuming Alcohol (Under 21) | New York Zero Tolerance Defense

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Sep 19

🚫🍺 Under 21 in NY? Even a sip can cost you.

With a BAC as low as 0.02%, drivers under 21 face:

6-month license suspension

Civil fines & fees

Higher insurance rates

It’s the Zero Tolerance Law (VTL §1192-a)—not a crime, but the impact is serious.

👉 www.suspendedlicensenyc.com/blog/vtl-119...

Charged with VTL § 1192-a in New York? Learn about penalties, license suspension rules under the Zero Tolerance Law for drivers under 21, and available defense options.

VTL § 1192(6) – Commercial Motor Vehicles DWI (Level II) | New York CDL Defense

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Sep 16

🚛 Most drivers think “legal limit” = 0.08% BAC.

But in NY, commercial drivers face stricter rules: 0.06% under VTL §1192(6) can still mean a DWI, fines, and 1-year CDL revocation.

Details 👉 www.suspendedlicensenyc.com/blog/vtl-119...

Charged with VTL § 1192(6) in New York? Learn penalties, CDL revocation rules, and defense options for Commercial Motor Vehicles DWI (Level II).

VTL 1192(4-a) — DWAI by Combined Influence (Alcohol & Drugs) | Capital Region Traffic Lawyer

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Sep 14

🚗💊🍹 In NY, VTL § 1192(4-a) tackles impairment from alcohol and drugs combined, even if neither alone would trigger a charge. Fines, license revocation, and jail time loom large. Fascinated by this legal twist? Explore more! #NYTrafficLaw #StaySafe
www.buffaloregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-119...

Charged under VTL 1192(4-a) — Driving While Ability Impaired by the Combined Influence of Drugs and Alcohol? Learn penalties, defenses, and how our New York traffic lawyers can help.

www.buffaloregiontrafficlawyer.com

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Benjamin Goldman Law Office secured a dismissal of a VTL § 1180(d) speeding ticket in Malone Town Court, Franklin County, NY, due to an unsigned supporting deposition. #NYTrafficLaw #CaseDismissed www.upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/speedin...

Speeding Ticket Dismissed in Malone Town Court (Franklin County, NY)

Malone Town Court dismissed a VTL § 1180(d) speeding ticket after finding the supporting deposition and affidavit of service were not signed or sworn. Learn what happened and how the Benjamin Goldman ...

A list of the courts that we service.

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Sep 7

🚦 New York traffic courts range from large city bureaus to small village courts. To make navigating the system easier, there’s a directory listing courts across the state.

📖 See the full list: www.benjamingoldmanlawoffice.com/courts.html

Courts We Service

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VTL 1192(5) Commercial DWAI – New York CDL & Traffic Ticket Lawyer

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚛 In NY, CDL drivers face stricter alcohol rules.
Under VTL §1192(5), a BAC as low as 0.04% = DWAI.

⚠️ Penalties:

$300–$500 fine

Up to 15 days jail

CDL revoked 1–3 years

Even one drink can cost you your career.
🔗 www.capitalregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-119...

Charged with DWAI in a commercial motor vehicle under VTL 1192(5)? Learn the penalties and how our New York traffic lawyers can help defend your CDL.

Driving While Intoxicated (VTL 1192(3)) – NY DWI & Traffic Ticket Lawyer

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚨 In NY, you can be charged with DWI (VTL §1192(3)) even without a BAC test. Known as “Common Law DWI,” it’s based on officer observations. Penalties: jail, fines, and license revocation.

Details 👉 www.suspendedlicensenyc.com/blog/vtl-119...

Charged with DWI under VTL 1192(3) in New York? Learn penalties, defenses, and how an experienced NY DWI lawyer can protect your license and record. Free consultations.

VTL 1192(2-a)(b) Aggravated DWI – NY DWI Ticket Lawyer

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Aug 25

NY’s Leandra’s Law (VTL 1192(2-a)(b)) makes DWI with a passenger under 15 a felony. Possible penalties: up to 4 yrs prison, $1k–$5k fine, ignition interlock, license suspension. Details: www.trafficlawyerlongisland.com/blog/vtl-119...

Charged with Aggravated DWI under VTL 1192(2-a)(b) for driving intoxicated with a child passenger under 15? Learn the penalties under Leandra’s Law and how our Long Island traffic lawyers can protect ...

Frequently Asked Questions About New York State Traffic Tickets

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Aug 20

New FAQ page on New York State traffic tickets is live! 📖 Get clear answers on points, suspensions, and fighting tickets at www.capitalregiontrafficlawyer.com/new-york-tra... #NYTrafficLaw #TrafficTickets

Frequently Asked Questions about Traffic Tickets in New York State. Get answers about points, license suspension, court procedures, and hiring a lawyer.

VTL 375-2(a) Failure to use Headlamps While Wipers in use | Benjamin Goldman Esq.

Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚗💡 Did you know?
In New York, if your windshield wipers are on, your headlights must be on—even in the daytime. Ignoring this rule (VTL §375(2)(a)) can cost you 2 license points + up to $243 in fines/surcharges. Stay safe, stay visible 🌧️✨
More info 👉 trafficlawyerlongisland.com/blog/vtl-375...

If your windshield wipers are on, then your headlights must be on

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Benjamin Goldman Law Office PC @nyticketdefense.bsky.social · Aug 17

🚦 In NY, traffic violations = license points. Too many = suspension + higher insurance.

Full list here 👉 www.trafficlawyerlongisland.com/traffic-viol...

Stay safe on the road. 🚗💨

New York Traffic Violations & Points

New York State traffic violations with points and notes