Posts by Michael Palumbo

Inasmuch as many of our New York traffic ticket clients are either Florida residents or spend a substantial amount of time in Florida, we found it fitting to do an article on the changes in Florida’s motor vehicle law pertaining to use of electronic devices / cell phones while driving. Florida’s law is much different…

In NYC, the maximum speed limit is 50 MPH, and the default speed limit, which means the speed unless otherwise posted, is 25 MPH. In early 2020 the NYC DOT will be reducing the speed limit on 3rd Avenue and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn from 30 MPH to 25 MPH. The speed limit will be…

Often times when stopped for a traffic violation such as speeding, NY VTL § 1180, cell phone use, NY VTL § 1225, or unsafe lane change, NY VTL § 1123, the stop is pretextual. This means that the cop really does not care about the underlying infraction but wants to engage in a fishing expedition…

Commencing December 14, 2019 illegal aliens can now apply for and obtain a driver’s license in New York State. Known as the “driver’s license access privacy act,” and also the “green light law,” the act amends the driver’s license application requirements of NY VTL § 502 and the elements of proof required to obtain a…

If you are a New York State motorist charged with speeding, cell phone or electronic device violation under NY VTL § 1225, unsafe lane change under NY VTL § 1128, failure to signal under NY VTL § 1163, failure to yield / move over under NY VTL § 1144, driving while license is suspended under…

It’s December, and you know what that means – office parties, holiday parties, New Year’s Eve parties, all of which means an end of the year DWI quota bonanza opportunity for the police in New York State. So you had a drink or two at the annual office party. Driving from the party in White…

Our law office of attorneys defends motorists charged anywhere in New York State with speeding, driving without insurance, driving while having a suspended license, cell phone violation, moving violations, or is charged with an auto crime. While parking tickets do not cause points and insurance increases like moving violations do, they can nonetheless be an…

New York State going toll less a few years ago has caused a nightmare of problems and issues for motorists in and outside of New York State. The problems have been especially pronounced for motorists using the New York State Thruway Authorities roads and the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (formally Tappan Zee Bridge). If you…

Today several media sources revealed that lawyers for Amber Guyger filed a notice of appeal for her conviction and sentence of the murder of Botham Jean. This article will explore what an appeal is, how it works, and opine on whether Amber Guyger will in fact appeal. This case has made headlines since September 6,…

New York State can suspend or revoke a driver’s license or an out of state licensee’s privilege to drive in New York State for over 100 reasons. While common reasons for a license suspension or revocation are failure to answer tickets, having an auto insurance lapse, or failing to pay fines or assessments, many of…

Have you ever made a turn while driving your car and asked yourself “self, the turn I just made, was that done legally or illegally?” Well, get a cup o’Joe and buckle up. This article explains the legalities of turning your vehicle from one street to the next. The first thing you need to concern…

In New York State, when charged with a crime a defendant has a Constitutional and statutory right to a speedy trial. Traffic violations, however, are not crimes but infractions. Consequently, the question is does a motorist charged with speeding (VTL § 1180), cell phone violation(s) (VTL § 1225), failure to yield / move over (VTL…