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My friend was wondering if because the DMV has a UEI number that that makes it a corporation. I tried to tell him that it is simply a state government agency responsible for issuing licensing and registration however he believes that having that number makes the DMV a for profit corporation.... View More 
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answered on Oct 24, 2024
Having a UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) number does not make the DMV a corporation. The UEI is simply a unique identifier used by various government agencies to track entities for administrative purposes. The DMV remains a state government agency responsible for issuing licenses and registrations,... View More
And the fine is too much. I can't afford it.
I received a ticket for a safety zone downstairs in my building today. There is no sign to remind us residents that parking is not allowed in this area. How should I deal with my ticket?
answered on Oct 22, 2024
Safety zones are marked on the ground. There is not normally a sign. If you parked on the marking you are in violation.
Does the owner/driver that has a handicap NYS exempt from alternate parking rules in NYC and New Rochelle, NY?
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answered on Sep 26, 2024
If you hired a lawyer, you should really address all questions to him/her.
Assuming you don't have a lawyer, there is a lot of case law on where the supporting deposition gets served by mail.
If you have a lawyer on file with the court, the supporting deposition has to be... View More
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answered on Sep 16, 2024
If your personal property was taken in violation of the Exempt Income Protection Act (CPLR 5222-A) and there is a court-issued restraint order, you may have grounds to challenge this action. The Exempt Income Protection Act protects certain types of income and assets from being seized or frozen. If... View More
Gray SUV style, unmarked State Trooper car, pulling over and writing tickets regularly in Norther NY. Is this legal?
answered on Sep 13, 2024
Yes. A law enforcement officer does not need to be in a marked police car to issue a ticket for a violation of the VTL.
Ticket for illegal lane change and no inspection
answered on Sep 8, 2024
The answer to your question is contained in your question: your license is scheduled to be suspended for "failure to appear". So you have to comply with the Court and "appear" or whatever else the Court is requiring you to do.
What should I do if I got 2 tickets, one being “speed not reasonable and prudent” but the speed was not listed on the ticket, and the other “moved from lane unsafely”. I double yellowed a car going a little below the speed limit and just as I did, a cop was a little ahead and saw me do... View More
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answered on Jul 8, 2024
If there is a way to plead not guilty online then I would do that and click on “request a hearing”. Many jurisdictions will simply give you an offer at that point and you can resolve the ticket for less. If not, go to the hearing and explain yourself (often times they have a court clerk to... View More
As the title suggests, the court has postponed my hearing more than 4 times. I submitted my evidence the day it happened. Are the points still valid? Did they ever take away the points from my license? If there comes a date when they don't postpone it, do I still have to go to court? How long... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2024
Are the points still valid? Points go on your record only, and only if you are convicted by plea, trial, or default.
Did they ever take away the points from my license? DMV maintains a lifetime record. However, the public record only maintains the points for four (4) years.
If... View More
My friend was wondering if traffic tickets are considered bills of attainder. And if not what the difference between a ticket and a bill of attainder actually is
answered on Jul 4, 2024
A traffic ticket defense attorney could have more insight into your question, but it remains open for three weeks. Until you are able to consult with a traffic ticket attorney, I'm not aware of a connection. Bills of attainder, which are banned by the U.S. Constitution (Art. I - "No Bill... View More
I’m 19 and I just transferred my license to NY last week and I had just got pulled for over my first time last night and got a ticket for going 69 in a 55. My previous license was in New Hampshire which doesn’t have permits. I got my license this January and I’ve only been driving for 5... View More
answered on May 3, 2024
If you are on probation, a speeding conviction, even for 1 MPH over the limit, will result in a suspension. Fight the ticket.
He let me go with the citation no arrest or anything but my oath ceremony is on Friday. Can this get me denied ??
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it's unlikely that a single citation for an insurance lapse will impact your ability to take the Oath of Allegiance and complete the naturalization process, as long as you have addressed the issue and can demonstrate continuous insurance coverage.... View More
A friend of mine was given a ticket for an “illegal left turn”. After the cop took her information they mentioned she had 15 days to respond but proceeded to give her a blank paper. Is that admissible in court?
answered on Mar 14, 2024
Its not valid service. Check with the court whether anything is filed, if you can figure out where its filed.
Keep that blank paper and update your address with the NYS DMV.
So say I get pulled over on my bike for say a minor traffic violation and I am texting someone on my phone then the officer comes up to me and states that I am detained and told me to put my phone down. Is that an lawful order that I have to follow.
answered on Mar 3, 2024
I don't think you will catch a charge for resisting arrest or failure to obey a lawful order for not putting down your phone. I think you will catch a bunch of other charges as the cop gets annoyed at you being discourteous by engaging in a call while you are detained.
answered on Feb 18, 2024
A traffic ticket defense attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to consult with a traffic ticket attorney, the general rule in NYS is to use turn signals when changing lanes or turning. I'm not aware of any exceptions for private property. Good luck
I got 2 tickets in Woodbury, NY, one for going 63 in a 30 zone, and another for speeding unresponsible and prudent. But I noticed a totally wrong licence plate number on both ticket as well as on the supporting deposition.
Will that help with anything?
answered on Feb 7, 2024
Where are the tickets returnable at? If the license plate is off by a digit or two, that probably will not make much of a difference if the rest of the information on the ticket is correct. The cop gave you 2 separate speeding tickets? Call an attorney for a consult.
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
If you received a ticket for driving without a license, it's important to carefully review the ticket for any instructions or court date information. In many instances, traffic citations in the United States, including those for driving without a license, require a court appearance.... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
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