Traffic stops
Getting pulled over, documents, searches, and what happens roadside.
11 sections
- Under 21 And DrivingVeh. & Traf. Law § 1192-a — .02 to .07 under twenty-one is a six month suspension, and not a crime
- Open ContainerVeh. & Traf. Law § 1227 — drinking, cannabis or an open container in a vehicle on a public highway is a traffic infraction
- Your Phone Behind The WheelVeh. & Traf. Law § 1225-d — no hand held phone or device while the vehicle is moving, $50 to $200 the first time
Speed LimitsVeh. & Traf. Law § 1180 — 55 mph unless a limit is posted, and never faster than is reasonable and prudent- Reckless DrivingVeh. & Traf. Law § 1212 — driving that unreasonably interferes with or endangers others on the road, a misdemeanor
- Seat Belts And Child SeatsVeh. & Traf. Law § 1229-c — the driver and every passenger sixteen or older belted, and children by age
Driving While SuspendedVeh. & Traf. Law § 511 — driving on a license known to be suspended or revoked is a misdemeanor, $200 to $500 or up to 30 days- After A CrashVeh. & Traf. Law § 600 — a driver stops and exchanges license, insurance and contact details before leaving
- Moving Over For Stopped VehiclesVeh. & Traf. Law § 1144-a — due care around stopped emergency and hazard vehicles, and on a parkway or expressway a lane change
- Turning On RedVeh. & Traf. Law § 1111 — a right on red after stopping, unless a sign forbids it or the city has a million people or more
- Lemon LawGen. Bus. Law § 198-a — a new car's defects within 18,000 miles or two years, and a refund or replacementalso here
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Often comes up with
Charges
Court and money