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New York State DMV Overhauls Driver Point System

The State of New York employs a point system to track unfit and dangerous motorists. Under the point system, the state allocates points to motorists if they commit driving offenses....

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New York City Legalizes Jaywalking

Jaywalking has officially been made legal in New York City. A bill to legalize jaywalking was passed by the New York City Council on October 26, 2024. It then became...

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New York’s Move Over Law (VTL Section 1144-A)

As soon as you see lights, vests or reflectors, check traffic around you, SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER if safe to do so. Drivers MUST use due care when approaching...

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Can I Sue Uber if an Uber Driver Is at Fault for an Accident?

  Uber, and other “rideshare” companies, have become more and more popular over the last few years. However, as the amount of people using rideshare services has increased, so to...

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Understanding Supplemental Spousal Coverage in Automobile Insurance

Automobile insurance policies offer various types of coverage to protect motorists in different scenarios. One such coverage is Supplemental Spousal Insurance Coverage, which proves invaluable in cases where one insured...

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Dash Cam To The Rescue

More and more drivers are taking advantage of the low cost and convenience of dash cam cameras while driving. In the case of Vigdorchik v. Vigdorchik, the plaintiff was a passenger in...

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New Jersey Increases Minimum Liability Insurance

Currently, New Jersey drivers can insure their vehicles with as little as $15,000 in liability coverage.However, a new law has been passed that increases the minimum auto liability insurance requirements...

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New York Seat Belt Law

As of November 1st, 2020, New York has a new seat belt law, which requires all occupants in vehicles to use seat belts regardless of where they are in the...

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NYC taxi cab accident information

With thousands of taxi cabs in New York City racing to pick up and deliver passengers it is no wonder that NYC taxi cabs accidents are a regular occurrence, often...

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Changing lanes safely

Lane changes are one of the most common causes of accidents on the roadway. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 18 percent of all accidents...

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