Appealing Tickets: Why You Should Hire an Attorney

Speeding tickets are a common occurrence among drivers, but they can also cause major trouble. In New York, each speeding ticket puts points on your driving record. If you rack up 11 points in an 18 month period, your license will be in danger of suspension for 31 days. Unfortunately, points can accumulate quickly for even the most conscientious drivers.

Five Reasons Why You Should Stop Talking and Driving - New DMV Regulations

Have you read about the new DMV legislation? Well here are five reasons why you should.

Governor Cuomo recently announced changes to the number of points that will be imposed on all licenses for violating regulations VTL 1225-c (Use of a Mobile Telephone While Driving) and 122-5d (Use of Portable Electronic Devices). Talking on your phone while driving, or even simply reaching down for a second to turn on the new Kanye album on your iPod, has become common practice for many drivers who do not realize they can face serious consequences for even a moment's distraction. Starting June 1, 2013, Use of a Mobile Telephone and Portable Electronic Device while operating a vehicle will incur a five point penalty instead of a three.

What does a change of two points matter? Click below to find out.