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by Eli Moore Westchester and New York City Traffic
- Oct 3, 2019
- 2 min
Real ID or Enhanced or Standard Driver's License: Which is Right for You?
You have most likely been receiving notifications from the Department of Motor Vehicles about REAL IDs and Enhanced Driver's Licenses and wondering if you should upgrade to one of these instead of keeping or renewing your regular driver's license. The correct answer: it depends. If you are someone who's always traveled a lot, only the Enhanced or REAL ID will be accepted to board a domestic flight, unless you have a passport. The same is true if you are someone who regularly
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Eli Moore Traffic Attorney
- Aug 21, 2019
- 3 min
3 BIGGEST MISTAKES NEW YORK DRIVERS MAKE WHEN GETTING A TRAFFIC TICKET
Now is the perfect time to clean up your driving record so that you can start the Fall season without unpaid traffic tickets looming over you. It is also a good time to gain some understanding about what you should never do when pulled over by a traffic cop. Here are the biggest mistakes I see people make when it comes to getting a traffic ticket: 1. PLEADING GUILTY TO THE VIOLATION. There is almost no negative consequence that can result in pleading not guilty to a traffic t
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by Eli Moore, Westchester County Traffic Attorney
- Sep 15, 2018
- 2 min
4 Reasons You Need to Hire a Traffic Lawyer
When you receive a traffic violation, it’s natural to ask yourself: “Should I hire a traffic ticket lawyer to handle this?” My advice: Call a traffic lawyer as soon as you receive the ticket to discuss your case. I always offer people a free phone consultation so they understand the issues involved and can make an informed decision. Note: you only have 15 days to answer traffic tickets so call a traffic attorney ASAP. Here’s what you need to consider when deciding whether to
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by Eli Moore, Westchester County Traffic Attorney
- May 30, 2018
- 2 min
Good News About Speeding Tickets: It Is Possible to Withdraw a Guilty Plea
A little known but very reassuring fact is that in Westchester County, under certain circumstances, speeding ticket points may be removed from your driving record— even after you pleaded guilty and have paid the fine. Eliminating Points on a Speeding Violation I have had numerous clients who pleaded guilty and paid their fines without realizing that the points for that ticket will cause their driving license to be suspended or make them liable to pay a $300 DMV drivers respon
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by Eli Moore, Westchester County Traffic Attorney
- Apr 12, 2018
- 2 min
Don't Let Your Driving Record Derail Your Dreams
Like many people, you may think it's no big deal when you get a traffic ticket. The idea of fighting it may seem too time-consuming, too costly, or too futile. Just paying up may seem a lot simpler than taking time off from work to go to traffic court and a lot less expensive than hiring a traffic lawyer to fight your ticket. But getting a speeding ticket isn't just a matter of paying a costly fine. It only takes a few tickets to start adding points to your DMV record and to
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by Eli Moore, Westchester County Traffic Attorney
- Jan 15, 2018
- 2 min
What Every Senior Citizen Driver in New York Needs to Know
While there are no set rules about at what age a person needs to give up his or her driver's license in New York, the state does have special rules for older drivers. The aim of these rules to is to make sure that everyone on the road can respond quickly and effectively to hazardous conditions. If you're a senior citizen driver, here's what you need to know: 1. You will probably need to get a vision test from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or bring the results of a v
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by Eli Moore Traffic Attorney
- Sep 10, 2017
- 2 min
RECKLESS DRIVING: ANSWERS TO YOUR 3 BIGGEST QUESTIONS
As an experienced traffic attorney, I've found that few people know what the term "reckless driving" means and what its penalties are. And that's unfortunate because in New York State, reckless driving is considered a misdemeanor—which is defined as a criminal charge and results in a criminal record. Driving recklessly is not to be taken lightly, so it's important to be in the know to prevent safety and legal problems. Q. What is reckless driving? A. Reckless driving is defin
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by Eli Moore Traffic Attorney
- Aug 31, 2017
- 1 min
HOW TRAFFIC TICKETS AFFECT YOUR CAR INSURANCE RATES
The average New Yorker pays $1,181.86 a year for car insurance premiums. However, car insurance rates vary heavily based on several factors including your driving history. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, one of the most important factors that auto insurers look at when setting your premiums is your traffic ticket history. Their assumption is that Motorists with more traffic tickets and violations, are statistically more likely to get into traffic accidents. Usu
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by Eli Moore Traffic Attorney
- Aug 11, 2017
- 1 min
WHY YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO DRIVE WITHOUT CAR INSURANCE
The first thing New York police will do if they pull you over on the road is ask for your car insurance. Since driving without auto insurance is a criminal offense in New York, if you fail to provide proof of owning it, the consequences are considerable: The ramifications of driving without car insurance can include: $150-$1,500 penalty, plus additional costs to restore your license Up to 15 days in jail Suspension or revocation of your car registration Suspension of your dri
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