If you leave your high-beams on, you could get cited under NY VTL 375-3

Bright headlights can get a driver a ticket, but don’t just pay it: call Selby Legal first.

TrafficGeorge SelbyApril 26, 2023VTL, headlights, traffic safety

NY VTL 1180(e): failure to reduce speed for special hazards

Any New York speeding ticket can lead to serious consequences. It’s worth getting a free consultation before deciding what to do next.

TrafficGeorge SelbyApril 12, 2023speeding ticket, traffic ticket, traffic ticket attorney, traffic court, upstate traffic attorney

Speeding in a school zone

Speeding in a school zone can lead to angrier judges and much higher fines.

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Speeding in a work zone caught on camera can get a high fine

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You have choices when it comes to your traffic ticket

Contact Selby Legal to get advice on how to weigh your options when you receive a traffic ticket in upstate New York.

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Don't drive on the shoulder in New York

Driving onto the shoulder for any reason can get you a two-point ticket in New York.

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Preparing for a traffic case

Being attentive to the details is the best way to prepare for traffic court.

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Do you have traffic tickets pending in multiple courts?

When a driver is faced with pending tickets in more than one court, an experienced traffic attorney can help manage the fallout.

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How to compare traffic attorney fees

Ask the right questions to help compare legal fees.

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Driving without insurance

If you’ve received a ticket for being uninsured behind the wheel, take it seriously by calling Selby Legal.

TrafficGeorge SelbyOctober 27, 2022auto insurance, traffic ticket attorney, driver responsibility assessment, traffic misdemeanor, upstate traffic attorney, traffic court

Hiring an attorney for your child's traffic ticket

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When you plea by mail, there are risks and rewards

Working out a plea by mail is very easy, until it isn’t and you find that you still need an attorney.

TrafficGeorge SelbySeptember 6, 2022plea bargain, plea by mail, traffic prosecutor, traffic ticket, traffic ticket attorney, traffic court

There are tickets for speeding, and there are tickets for driving too slowly

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Tailgating, or following too closely

It’s very important that you contact Selby Legal quickly if you got a ticket for following too closely, or tailgating. The sooner we can speak, the better your chances are for mounting a strong defense.

TrafficGeorge SelbyAugust 31, 2022traffic safety, traffic ticket, traffic ticket attorney, traffic court, upstate traffic attorney, tailgating, following too closely

Here's why you shouldn't cut through a gas station to avoid a red light

Avoiding red lights by cutting through a gas station parking lot or taking another shortcut can get you a ticket. If that happens, call Selby Legal for a free consultation.

TrafficGeorge SelbyAugust 18, 2022rat running, shortcuts, traffic ticket, traffic ticket attorney, upstate traffic attorney

Uninspected vehicles can get you a ticket, whether you're driving or not

Letting your car inspection expire can get you a ticket, whether you’re driving it or not. If you get a ticket like this, call Selby Legal for a free consultation.