On behalf of Law Office of Mary Jane Murphy | Sep 3, 2020 | Traffic Ticket
New York prohibits all drivers from texting while driving. Most states throughout the country have similar bans due to traffic safety concerns. Cellphone usage while behind the wheel, whether it is texting, checking a GPS application or talking, increases the risk of...
On behalf of Law Office of Mary Jane Murphy | Jul 30, 2020 | Traffic Ticket
In Binghamton and throughout New York, traffic tickets can be a troublesome issue. Depending on the case, a ticket can lead to fines, lost driving privileges, insurance rate hikes and even jail time. Enhanced ticketing practices often happen during holidays: One...
On behalf of Law Office of Mary Jane Murphy | Jul 28, 2020 | Traffic Ticket
rivers in New York and other U.S. states should be aware of which actions can result in traffic violations. Although the majority of traffic violations are minor, they can have negative and long-lasting consequences. Some drivers who receive citations could have to...
On behalf of Law Office of Mary Jane Murphy | Jul 15, 2020 | Traffic Ticket
Most New York drivers will get stopped by a police officer at least once in their life. A traffic stop is a temporary detention of a driver by police to investigate a possible crime or minor violation of the law, and one should know what to do when stopped by the...
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...
