Police to enforce school bus safety throughout Dutchess Co.
Throughout Dutchess County and the entire state, local police officers and state troopers will be riding the school bus on Wednesday.
Traffic Violations
What you need to know about tickets for using your cell phone
Earlier this month, New York State police cracked down on cell phone use and distracted driving, issuing more than 15,000 tickets in one week. Across the state, law enforcement agencies are taking a close look at distracted driving, and taking…
3 things to know if you get a traffic violation
Getting pulled over can be a frustrating experience. You may owe a large fine, and with every speeding ticket you get, more points accumulate on your license.
There are harsher penalties the faster you speed
In some situations, you may be able to contest your speeding ticket. However, this becomes more difficult that faster you are speeding. Courts in New York frown upon 21 and over speeding violations, and you may have a difficult time reducing your penalties as a result.
You can get a traffic ticket if you don’t move over
In New York, drivers are required to slow down for emergency vehicles displaying red or white emergency lights on all types roads. If you are on a parkway or highway, however, you are required to move over and slow down…
Put down your cell phone when driving through New York
You should think twice before using your cell phone on your commute or when traveling through New York. It is illegal to use a hand-held cell phone or text while driving in New York. If an officer sees you holding…
It matters where you got your speeding ticket
It may seem as though all speeding tickets are the same. Whether you get your speeding ticket on the Taconic Parkway or on a street in a Hudson Valley town, the ticket amount may look the same. However, the actual…
Fighting a traffic ticket
Traffic tickets can be costly. Not only do you have a fine to pay, but you will also accumulate points on your license with each ticket. If you accumulate enough points, you can lose your license. However, you do have…
Buckle Up New York Campaign Leads to Driver’s Arrest
On May 20, traffic police across the state of New York began cracking down on motorists neglecting their seatbelts. The efforts are a part of the Buckle Up New York campaign announced on May 14 by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The…
NY troopers plan increased enforcement of traffic law
New York state troopers will be on the lookout for those who do not follow the law when approaching first responder and other emergency vehicles on roadways. Troopers will also be tracking speeders for traffic violations more closely. The “Move…
