On behalf of Law Office of Mary Jane Murphy | Jul 8, 2020 | Traffic Ticket
In the state of New York, drivers are not allowed to use cell phones or similar devices while their car is in motion. This means that they cannot make a phone call, send a text message or visit a website unless they are pulled over or parked. It is also illegal to...
On behalf of Law Office of Mary Jane Murphy | Jun 8, 2020 | Traffic Ticket
If you are cited for speeding, running a red light or other traffic offenses, you may receive a citation. Traffic tickets may be classified either as infractions or misdemeanor offenses. In most cases, you must appear in court to answer a ticket issued for misdemeanor...
On behalf of Law Office of Mary Jane Murphy | Apr 23, 2020 | Traffic Ticket
The roads in New York have been very quiet in recent weeks as the state’s residents and officials battle the COVID-19 virus. New York City streets that were clogged with traffic just a few weeks ago are now virtually deserted, which many drivers have taken as an...
On behalf of Law Office of Mary Jane Murphy | Apr 20, 2020 | Traffic Ticket
Parking in some parts of New York can be difficult, and even great drivers get parking tickets sometimes. A driver who parked in a no parking zone or parked too far from the curb will face consequences if they don’t pay the fine on a parking ticket. On the other hand,...
On behalf of Law Office of Mary Jane Murphy | Apr 6, 2020 | Traffic Ticket
You likely know to stop at a red light when driving on New York roads or any others throughout the country. You also likely know that you must come to a halt whenever you see a sign with the word stop on it. However, there is a chance that you may violate either the...
On behalf of Law Office of Mary Jane Murphy | Feb 28, 2020 | Traffic Ticket
Many people in New York know the feeling of getting pulled over and receiving a speeding ticket all too well. No one wants to get a ticket, but it can seem all too easy to pick up a ticket at a time they did not expect. A speeding ticket conviction may not create a...
On behalf of Law Office of Mary Jane Murphy | Jan 24, 2020 | Traffic Ticket
Living in New York state, you may have heard about points on your license. The more traffic violations you have, the more points you get. But how can those points affect you? The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) uses points to track your violations. If you...
