Benjamin Goldman Law Office
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Benjamin Goldman Law Office - Defending traffic tickets throughout New York State.
Valley Stream, New York
Joined January 2013
“No points” doesn’t mean “no consequences.” Some NY traffic violations carry zero points but can still raise insurance rates. VTL 509(1) is a good example. 👉 https://t.co/Ua4xO54788
#NYLaw #TrafficLaw #InsuranceImpact
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NY Move Over Law fact: Emergency vehicle on shoulder w/ lights? Change lanes left (if safe) or slow down big time. VTL 1144-a(a) = 2 points + fine if ignored. https://t.co/AxaOjTbJCd
#NYTrafficLaw #MoveOver #VTL1144a
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Open beer/can in your car in NY? VTL 1227-1 = ticket (up to $243 total), even if not drinking & it's a passenger's. 0 points, but trunk it to be safe. https://t.co/4cOWR33rg8
#NYTrafficLaw #OpenContainer #VTL1227
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In NY, some buses equipment may exceed normal width limits under VTL 385(1)(f) — but only if they meet specific statutory conditions. 👉 https://t.co/OOcvrdvioJ
#NYLaw #VTL385 #TrafficLaw
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🚦 Broken traffic light in NY? Treat it like a stop sign — full stop! VTL 1117: Rolling through = 3 points + up to $243 fine. https://t.co/yHgZj48bSV
#NYTrafficLaw #VTL1117 #TrafficTips
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Farm equipment can exceed width limits in NY — but only in specific situations. VTL 385(1)(b) provides a narrow exception, not a blanket rule. 👉 https://t.co/Ka17OV8fc0
#NYLaw #TrafficLaw #VTL385
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You can get 3 points for driving TOO SLOW in NY. VTL 1181(a): Impeding traffic by going slow (e.g., left-lane camping). Up to $243 total cost — no minimum speed sign needed. https://t.co/UYVYy2uIT0
#NYTrafficLaw #VTL1181 #MoveOver
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Headlights ON when wipers are ON. That’s NY’s VTL 375(2)(a) — even for light rain or mist. 🌧️💡 👉 https://t.co/HQ4jism0RB
#NYLaw #TrafficLaw #VTL375
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Under-21 in NY? ⚠️ One sip → BAC 0.02–0.07 % → VTL 1192-a = 🚫 6-month suspension + 💸 $225 in fees No points, but you’re walking for half a year 👟 https://t.co/pWScxPUJkk
#NYTrafficLaw #ZeroTolerance #TeenDrive
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Charged with VTL § 1192-a in New York? Learn about penalties, license suspension rules under the Zero Tolerance Law for drivers under 21, and available defense options.
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School-zone speeding in NY (VTL 1180(c)) ONLY applies when: • It’s a school day during posted hours, or • The beacons/electronic signs are flashing. No posted hours = beacons must be on. 👉 https://t.co/BlAOD0Lnut
#TrafficLaw #VTL1180c #NYLaw
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In NY, you can be charged under VTL 1146(a) even without a collision. If your driving endangers a pedestrian, cyclist, or animal, that’s enough. 👉 https://t.co/kef9hJV7yS
#NYLaw #TrafficLaw #VTL1146
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Backing up unsafely? In NY, that’s a ticket — even without a crash. VTL 1211(a) = moving violation + possible insurance impact. 👉 https://t.co/2WVjLWZZ8V
#NYLaw #TrafficLaw #VTL1211
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Driving with an expired, suspended, or never-issued license? That’s VTL 509(1). No points, but insurance rates can spike. Learn more: https://t.co/Ua4xO54788
#NYLaw #VTL509 #TrafficLaw #InsuranceImpact
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Hauling a wide load? 📏🚚 NY law (VTL 385(1)(a)) limits vehicle + load width. Too wide = you’re not just “oversized” — you’re breaking the law. Check before you drive: https://t.co/z4TDvDrZ9r
#NYLaw #Trucking #Overwidth #RoadSafety
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Ocean Beach is a car-free island 🏝️. Its justice court ⚖️ is in session on the 3rd Saturday of the month @ 10:30 am. Cases: noise, open containers, underage drinking, “traffic” tickets with almost no cars.
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NY law: signal every lane change & turn. VTL 1163(d) violations = 2 points + fine. More here: https://t.co/T8uuNBqx5O
#NYLaw #TrafficLaw #VTL1163
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❄️ NY Winter Driving Alert ❄️ Tailgating on snow/ice = VTL 1129 ticket 3 points | Up to $150 fine | Insurance spike Leave 4–5 seconds of space. Your license (and bumper) will thank you. Full statute & fixes 👇 https://t.co/W1yLJpbNET
#NYTrafficLaw #VTL1129 #DriveSafe
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In NY, you can be ticketed for cruising in the left lane. VTL 1128(c) = use designated lanes correctly (passing only). 👉 https://t.co/zRlcwvEMpw
#NYLaw #TrafficLaw #VTL1128
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Butternuts Town Court handles hunter-related tickets, including violations for not wearing enough fluorescent orange. These DEC cases are non-criminal and usually end with a modest fine though it may impact the hunting record.
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You can get a NY speeding ticket even below the limit. VTL 1180(e) = unreasonable speed for conditions (snow, fog, curves, low visibility). 👉 https://t.co/nVd6Ku1vGT
#NYLaw #TrafficLaw #VTL1180
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