There have recently been significant changes to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) point system taking effect in February 2026. These changes materially increase the impact of traffic violations and make it easier for drivers to reach license suspension thresholds.
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44,000 NY Drivers Have Suspended Licenses After COVID Measures Expire
Approximately 44,000 drivers in New York had their licenses suspended as of December 1, as a result of failing to get an eye test for their licenses. These suspensions are the consequence of pandemic-era measures that allowed people to renew their licenses without getting the normally mandatory eye exam. This means that tens of thousands of New Yorkers may be driving around with suspended licenses, potentially without realizing it.
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Five Potential Consequences of a Drunk Driving Arrest
It should go without saying that no one should ever drive drunk, or while under the influence of any intoxicating substances. However, some people do wind up driving drunk regardless, and if they are arrested for it, they can face many potential consequences, even without being convicted. Here are five potential consequences for drunk driving: Continue reading “Five Potential Consequences of a Drunk Driving Arrest”
Suffolk Red Light Fee Increase Struck Down by Court
A New York State Supreme Court judge has struck down a $30 fee increase that Suffolk County attempted to impose on red light camera tickets. The fee increase was imposed to increase revenue to the county from red light camera tickets, as well as a way of deterring speeding through harsher penalties. However, the court determined that Suffolk County did not have the legal authority to increase the fee and ruled the increase unconstitutional as a matter of law. Continue reading “Suffolk Red Light Fee Increase Struck Down by Court”
New York Implements Installation of Cameras on School Buses
Last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law that will allow schools in New York State to install cameras on the stop arms of school buses. The cameras are intended to automatically record anyone who passes a school bus illegally. Continue reading “New York Implements Installation of Cameras on School Buses”
Drunk Driver Arrested in Violation of Leandra’s Law
Riverhead Town Police arrested a woman on charges of violating Leandra’s Law when she was driving drunk with her two children in the car.
Town officers stopped Prudence B. Williams on East Main Street on April 28 at approximately 11:50 p.m. for a vehicle and traffic law infraction. Police found that she was “driving under the influence of alcohol” while her two daughters — a six-year-old and a six-month-old — were in the vehicle with her.
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Canadian Visitor Dies in Dump Truck Accident
On February 12, 2016, a 48-year-old woman was fatally struck by a dump truck while in a crosswalk in Manhattan. The woman, who was visiting from Canada, died at the scene from internal injuries.
According to the New York Daily News, the driver will probably not face criminal charges. The driver of the truck apparently did not see her crossing the street due to a blind spot and did not realize he had struck her until he turned the corner.
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New Law Would Equip School Bus Stop Arms with Cameras
A new bill recently introduced in Suffolk County would allow school bus stop arms to be equipped with cameras. Lawmakers hope that the cameras would deter drivers from passing school busses when the stop arms are deployed. Additionally, the drivers who have been caught on camera passing the school bus when the stop arm sign is up would be subject to high fines.
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