tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630Mon, 07 May 2012 15:14:47 +0000traffic violationsalbanyassessment feetraffic ticketsdistracted and aggressive driving enforcement detailspeed weekalbany traffic lawyerspeeding ticket finesspeeding ticketsalbany city courttraffic stoptail lightplea bargainnew york speeding ticketfight speeding tickethow to get out of a traffic ticketnew york traffic ticket lawyerSpeeding Tickets and other Traffic Violation related topics from Albany Traffic Lawyer Randall Kehoehttp://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/noreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)Blogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-921028063458594255Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:01:00 +00002012-04-24T17:01:48.960-04:00Last November, New York's Governor's Traffic Safety Committee initiated "Operation Hang Up", a campaign targeting motorists operating a cell phone or other mobile device while driving. Over the Thanksgiving weekend 2011, over 800 tickets were issued for distracted driving and the traffic violation was promoted to a 3 point violation (previously 2 points). This week, beginning Monday April 23 http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2012/04/operation-hang-up-part-2-april-23-29.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-2951388827959810725Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:08:00 +00002012-04-16T16:13:09.767-04:00plea bargainfight speeding ticketassessment fee This story has gotten a lot of buzz lately, especially after being featured on Yahoo's home page. If you haven't already read about it, it's a fun story about a University of California Physics professor using mathematical equations to dispute the validity of the stop sign ticket he received. The paper is available on the Cornell University Libary website if, for some reason, you want to take a http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2012/04/ca-professor-beats-traffic-ticket-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-3705610526214734741Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:59:00 +00002012-03-29T11:48:24.091-04:00albanyspeeding ticket fines **UPDATE: NySpeedingTicketFines.com has posted a Fine Chart that shows fine ranges and points for many New York VTL violations and misdemeanors.** TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS FINE CHART Even drivers who have lived in New York state their entire lives are confused when they see no fine amount in dollars and cents on their ticket. We get calls every day that start something like this: "Hi, I just got a http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2012/03/new-york-speeding-tickets-how-much-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-6419490520589829734Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:09:00 +00002012-01-31T12:11:03.673-05:00 This one is an oldie but a goodie with some useful comparison charts. Keep in mind fines quoted are from 2008 and have increased in many cases since. Also, there will be no reference to new laws like the 1144a "Move Over" law (FLD TO MOVE TO OPEN LANE TO EMERG VEHICLE), a 3 point violation, as well as cell phone (OP MOBILE PHONE), and electronic device. Otherwise, it is a very interesting look http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2012/01/study-speeding-fine-comparison-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-3855868681321723986Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:21:00 +00002012-01-13T14:21:04.165-05:00 As of January 1, 2012 the Ambrose-Searles "Move Over" Law (section 1144a of NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law) has been updated to include tow and service vehicle operators and other maintenance workers stopped along roadways while performing their duties. New York's Division of State Police have a statement about the changes on their website along with a downloadable brochure linked to below. The http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2012/01/1144a-move-over-law-updated.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-3800508113708350766Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:02:00 +00002011-12-15T17:02:57.350-05:00Today, YNN and Times Union are reporting a head-on collision in Clifton Park between a school bus and an SUV. Fortunately, there were no passengers on board the school bus but the drive of the SUV was killed. On a narrow highway with no visible traffic and light mist, is it possible this is occurred as a result of texting/distracted driving? Ever since the National Transportation Safety Board http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2011/12/deadly-school-bus-crash-in-clifton-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-4260957495491422922Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:25:00 +00002011-11-09T11:25:01.699-05:00distracted and aggressive driving enforcement detailToday, the New York State Police will be conducting a Distracted and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Detail on Interstate I-87. State Troopers will be handing out informational pamphlets along with tickets issued for speeding, reckless driving, unsafe lane changes and cell phone/mobile device violations (OP-Mobile Device), as well as other tickets. Those passing by the city of Albany and towns ofhttp://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2011/11/distracted-and-aggressive-driving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-2134822252654346046Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:43:00 +00002011-08-09T14:49:47.577-04:00speed week Today, the Times Union reported the opening of "Speed Week" in New York state. In concert with Nascar's race at Watkins Glen, Troopers will be on the lookout for motorists violating Section 1180 of New York state Vehicle & Traffic law, known as "speeding" or SPEED IN ZONE. Remember that fines are extremely high in New York (doubled in Work Zones) and points are given out very generously. In facthttp://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2011/08/speed-week-aug-8-14th-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-1845363920053042727Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:15:00 +00002011-08-01T15:29:56.384-04:00 We are happy to announce that we have recently opened a new website dedicated to our practice of Vehicle & Traffic law in the town and village of Potsdam, New York. SUNY Potsdam and Clarkson University students and visiting friends and family as well as travelers through the Potsdam Municipal Airport can call on our services and expertise 24 hours a day for help with traffic tickets of all kindshttp://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2011/08/potsdam-ny-traffic-violation-defenseq.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-1162558524509596358Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:46:00 +00002011-07-01T10:48:32.292-04:00 The New York Times reported recently that some lawmakers in New York, including Governor Andrew Cuomo, are advocating a change to existing traffic law. Currently, distracted driving (texting while driving) is a secondary offense, meaning drivers can only be ticketed for texting if an officer or trooper pulls them over for a primary offense like speeding or failure to signal, etc. The new law http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2011/07/distracted-driving-may-become-primary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-8054999354702544290Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:13:00 +00002011-06-21T13:16:36.138-04:00 We are happy to now offer representation for clients in Chautauqua County justice courts. Flat fees of $195.00 will apply for uncomplicated traffic violations such as speeding, red light tickets, signal violations, 1144A, texting & cell phone tickets, suspended licenses, etc. and clients will not have to go to court. If you have questions about representation for a particular type of case, feel http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2011/06/now-representing-clients-in-chautauqua.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-6251532138197694004Tue, 31 May 2011 19:31:00 +00002011-06-21T12:52:40.779-04:00 We represent clients issued tickets in courts throughout New York state. Our client base is very diverse including a significant number of out-of-state motorists traveling through or to New York for business, vacation, and family. Many of these non-resident drivers are visitors from Canada passing from Ontario into the U.S. via the more scenic local highways of the Adirondack Park in St. http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2011/05/new-traffic-ticket-websites-for-st.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-3453843802393823450Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:32:00 +00002011-04-19T12:36:28.181-04:00 Have you ever wondered how much a speeding ticket in Albany, Bethlehem, Guilderland, or any other upstate court will cost you? A few months back, we set up a new site called NY Speeding Ticket Fines where we have been posting Fine Notices and other details from real cases in our office that have since been resolved and closed. You can view what the original ticket was for - speeding, 1144A, cellhttp://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2011/04/new-york-speeding-ticket-fines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-1886190328515958197Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:11:00 +00002011-01-19T11:45:18.253-05:00As of January 1, 2011, the new Ambrose-Searles "Move Over Act" (1144 A) is in effect, citing motorists with a $275.00 fine and 2 points on their driving record for failing to reduce speed and move over when an emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of the road. More information can be found on the official press release. The press release talk about the intention of the law being to protect lawhttp://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2011/01/new-ny-traffic-law-move-over-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-4926721922083641153Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:36:00 +00002011-12-15T17:09:48.899-05:00 It's been a long time since our last post, and since then we've had a lot of New Jersey drivers call in with various speeding violations in courts throughout NY state. As you know, each state has its own rules about traffic violations - how they are reported to and from each state, fines and penalties different violations carry, etc.  And many of you know that in New Jersey, getting a ticket forhttp://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2010/12/1175-obstructing-intersection-for-nj.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-5287716903026143291Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:02:00 +00002010-09-02T15:02:09.586-04:00Thousands of speeding tickets and other citations will be given out this Labor Day weekend around the Capital District. Make sure to drive with care and obey posted laws. If you do end up in trouble, whether for a traffic violation or something more serious like a DWI charge, give us a call.  We will be taking calls all weekend as usual. Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2010/09/drive-safe-albany-blanket-patrols-start.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-5582681338105914759Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:55:00 +00002010-06-03T13:55:10.272-04:00 Photo by goldberg You may have noticed the roadside notices while traveling in or around Albany reminding you to buckle up.  Apparently this is part of a nationwide campaign by the U.S. Department of Transportation and will be running until June 6th. A lot of money has been poured into this program and over 10,000 local police agencies are involved.  During this time you can bet New York State http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2010/06/click-it-or-ticket.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-7537434452010766055Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:01:00 +00002010-04-21T13:05:27.278-04:00 The 55 mph zone on the major interstate highways I-87 and I-90. People call our offices from as far away as the northernmost provinces of Canada, Florida, and California asking us questions about how the 65mph speed limit "disappears" when entering the Capital District from the north, south, east, or west and magically becomes 55 mph with little warning. The crossroads of these interstates of http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2010/04/55mph-zone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-5828935121021132465Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:36:00 +00002011-04-22T11:01:49.367-04:00 Everyone handles stress differently. Some people can't stop thinking about what's bothering them to the point of not being able to sleep. Others will put their problems so far out of their minds that the issue will never be addressed or resolved. Depending on your favorite method of stress management, getting a speeding ticket or a citation for some other traffic violation can be a very small http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2010/01/dont-stress-over-speeding-tickets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-1258549279981571637Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:14:00 +00002010-01-11T15:23:49.630-05:00Don't forget to clean off your front and rear license plates of accumulated film of salt and road spray during the winter months. The obstruction of the plate in either the front or back is sufficient probable cause for a police man to pull you over and issue a ticket for such obstruction and any other violations that may be brought to the officer's attention including but not limited to: seat http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2010/01/keep-clean-license-plate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-7730666340687327670Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:17:00 +00002009-11-21T11:27:29.486-05:00new york speeding ticketalbany traffic lawyerIf you have received a ticket for speeding in New York state, you might be considering hiring an attorney to defend you. Hiring a competent traffic lawyer could make the difference between a guilty plea with points added to your license and a parking ticket with a small fine. Albany City and Guilderland, Colonie, and Rotterdam Town courts are infamous for their number of traffic tickets. Keep http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2009/11/speeding-ticket-lawyer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-3633211889260633249Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:36:00 +00002010-01-06T12:09:20.671-05:00Here's an interesting article from aol autos with hints about getting out of a traffic ticket. Please compare to my previous blog post. People who get speeding tickets are often guilty of more than simply driving faster than the posted limit. Their chief offense? It's getting noticed in the first place. That's the first domino to fall in the ugly chain of events that leads to a piece of "http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2009/10/10-ways-to-avoid-cop-giving-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-4182865614248337927Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:04:00 +00002012-05-02T14:16:21.888-04:00 Photo by TheTruthAbout One of the most common questions we get from people inquiring about their traffic ticket in new york state is regarding the number of points they would potentially receive on their driving record. Here is a helpful breakdown of the number of points assigned to each traffic violation according to the NYS DMV Traffic Violations Bureau: Speeding (1-10 mph over speed http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2009/08/points-for-traffic-violations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-3088590170957430111Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:38:00 +00002009-08-18T16:00:55.796-04:00new york traffic ticket lawyertraffic stoptail lightalbany traffic lawyerDid you know that if a rear taillight is out because of a cracked lens, the officer will look to determine if there is any oxidation or rust in the area which caused the broken rear tail light then ask you how long the light has been out and then gauge your answer for honesty by what he believed was the appropriate amount of time for the rust to form around the damage to the vehicle. In my http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2009/08/did-you-know.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-3550375387078328141Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:32:00 +00002010-01-08T14:03:28.582-05:00new york traffic ticket lawyerspeeding ticketstraffic violationstraffic ticketsalbany city courthow to get out of a traffic ticketalbany traffic lawyer After 19 years in the business and speaking with officers of the law in courts all over New York state including the very busy Albany City Court, Guilderland Town Court, Troy City Court, and Schenectady City Court, this might be the best advice around for keeping yourself out of the situation of having to hire a lawyer. By "traffic ticket", speeding ticket and any other violation under the NYS http://www.nytrafficticketlawyer.info/2009/08/how-to-get-out-of-traffic-ticket.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.)0