Failure To Obey Traffic Signs, Signals And Markings Violations In New York
- Failure To Obey A Traffic Control Device-VTL § 1110 (a)
- Penalties For Failing To Obey A Traffic Control Device
- Failing To Yield The Right Of Way At A Green Light -VTL§1111(a)(1)
- Failing To Yield The Right Of Way At A Green Arrow-VTL§1111(a)(2)
- Penalties For Failing To Yield The Right Of Way At Green Signal or Arrow
- Failure To Stop For A Red Light-VTL§ 1111(d)1a
- Penalties For Failing To Stop For Red Light
- Failing To Stop Or Yield Before Making A Right On Red-VTL§1111(d)2a
- Penalties For Failing To Stop Or Yield Before Making A Right On Red
- Failing To Stop For A Red Light Before Making A Left On A One Way Street-VTL§1111(d)2b
- Penalties For Failing To Stop For A Red Light Before Making Left On A One Way Street
- Failing To Stop For A Steady Red Arrow-VTL S1111(d)3
- Penalties For Failing To Stop For A Steady Red Arrow
- Failing To Stop For A Flashing Red Light Or Arrow-VTL §1113(a)
- Penalties For Failing To Stop For Flashing Red Light Or Arrow
- Traveling In Lane Below A Red X Signal-VTL §1116(d)
- Penalties For Traveling Lane Below A Red X
- Failing To Stop For A Malfunctioning Traffic Light VTL§1117
- Penalties For Failing To Stop For A Malfunctioning Traffic Light
Unless you are driving an authorized emergency vehicle, you must follow the directions of all signs, signals, markings, and devices placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic unless otherwise directed by a police officer. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL §1110(a). If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a favorable plea bargain or take the case to trial.
2. Penalties For Failure To Obey A Traffic Control Device:
| Convictions within Eighteen (18) Months | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Maximum Imprisonment | Points on Driving Record | Surcharge |
| 1st | $150.00 | 15 Days | 0-2 | $60.00 or $65.00 | |
| 2nd | $300.00 | 45 Days | 0-2 | $60.00 or $65.00 | |
| 3rd | $450.00 | 90 Days | 0-2 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
*A court could impose a fine or imprisonment or both. However, a term of imprisonment seems highly unlikely unless the violation is extremely flagrant and someone sustained serious personal injuries in a related accident.
3. Failing To Yield The Right of Way At A Green Light - VTL §1111(a)(1):When approaching a traffic light displaying a steady green circular light you can travel straight or turn in either direction unless there is a sign that prohibits either a left or right turn at that location. However, you must yield the right of way-including when turning in either direction- to traffic in the intersection and to pedestrians in adjacent crosswalks. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL §1111(a)(1). If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a favorable plea bargain or take the case to trial.4. Failing To Yield The Right Of Way At A Green Arrow-VTL§1111(a)(2):
When approaching a traffic light displaying a steady green arrow you may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the green arrow. You may also perform any other movement as is permitted by other indications displayed at the same time. You may also make a U-Turn unless U-turns are otherwise prohibited at that location. However, you must yield the right of way-including when turning in either direction- to traffic in the intersection and to pedestrians in adjacent crosswalks. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL §1111(a)(2). If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a favorable plea bargain or take the case to trial.
5. Penalties For Failing To Yield The Right Of Way At A Green Signal:| Convictions within Eighteen (18) Months | Maximum Fine | Maximum Imprisonment | Points on Driving Record | Surcharges |
| 1st | $150.00 | 15 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
| 2nd | $300.00 | 45 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
| 3rd | $450.00 | 90 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
*A court could impose a fine or imprisonment or both. However, a term of imprisonment seems highly unlikely unless the violation is extremely flagrant and someone sustained serious personal injuries in a related accident.
6. Failing To Stop For A Red Light- VTL§1111(d) 1:When facing a solid red traffic light you must stop your vehicle at the stop line. If there is no stop line then you must stop your vehicle before entering the crosswalk. If there is no stop line or crosswalk then you must stop your vehicle at the point closest to the intersecting roadway where you can see traffic traveling on the intersecting roadway but without entering the intersection. Your vehicle must stay standing until the light turns green unless it is lawful to make a right turn on red at that intersection. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL § 1111(d)1.If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a favorable plea bargain or take the case to trial.7. Penalties For Failing To Stop For A Red Light:
| Convictions within Eighteen (18) Months | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Maximum Imprisonment | Points on Driving Record | Surcharge |
| 1st | $75.00 | $225.00 | 15 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
| 2nd | $150.00 | $375.00 | 45 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
| 3rd | $375.00 | $675.00 | 90 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
*A court could impose a fine or imprisonment or both. However, a term of imprisonment seems highly unlikely unless the violation is extremely flagrant and someone sustained serious personal injuries in a related accident.
In a city with a population of greater than one million people:
| Convictions within Eighteen (18) Months | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Maximum Imprisonment | Points on Driving Record | Surcharge |
| 1st | $150.00 | $450.00 | 15 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
| 2nd | $300.00 | $750.00 | 45 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
| 3rd | $750.00 | $1,500 | 90 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
* A court could impose a fine or imprisonment or both. However, a term of imprisonment seems highly unlikely unless the violation is extremely flagrant and someone sustained serious personal injuries in a related accident.
8. Failing To Stop Or Yield Before Making A Right On Red - VTL§1111(d)2 a:When facing a steady red traffic light - in a city with a population of less than one-million or in a city with a population over one million that has legalized making a right turn on red - you may cautiously enter the intersection to make a right turn but only after you stop your vehicle at the stop line. If there is no stop line then you must stop your vehicle before entering the crosswalk. If there is no stop line or crosswalk then you must stop your vehicle at the point closest to the intersecting roadway where you can see traffic traveling on the intersecting roadway but without entering the intersection. You must before making the right turn on red also yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within a marked or unmarked crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating §1111(d)2a. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a favorable plea bargain or take the case to trial.9. Penalties For Failing To Stop Or Yield Before Making Right On Red:
| Convictions within Eighteen (18) Months | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Maximum Imprisonment | Points on Driving Record | Surcharges |
| 1st | $150.00 | 15 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 | |
| 2nd | $300.00 | 45 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 | |
| 3rd | $450.00 | 90 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
*A court could impose a fine or imprisonment or both. However, a term of imprisonment seems highly unlikely unless the violation is extremely flagrant and someone sustained serious personal injuries in a related accident.
10. Failing To Stop Before Making A Left On Red At One Way Street-VTL §1111(d)2b:When facing a red light while traveling on a one-way roadway you may cautiously enter an intersection to make a left hand turn onto another one- way roadway after stopping at the stop line. If there is no stop line then you must stop your vehicle before entering the crosswalk. If there is no stop line or crosswalk then you must stop your vehicle at the point closest to the intersecting roadway where the you can see traffic traveling on the intersecting roadway but without entering the intersection. You must before making the right turn on red also yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within a marked or unmarked crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL §1111(d)2b. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a favorable plea bargain or take the case to trial.11. Penalties For Failing To Stop Before Making A Left On Red At One Way Street:
| Convictions within Eighteen (18) Months | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Maximum Imprisonment | Points on Driving Record | Surcharges |
| 1st | $150.00 | 15 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 | |
| 2nd | $300.00 | 45 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 | |
| 3rd | $450.00 | 90 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
*A court could impose a fine or imprisonment or both. However, a term of imprisonment seems highly unlikely unless the violation is extremely flagrant and someone sustained serious personal injuries in a related accident.
12. Failing To Stop For Red Arrow- VTL 1111(d)3:You must stop your vehicle at the stop line for a steady red arrow if you intend to make a turn prohibited by that steady red arrow. If there is no stop line then you must stop your vehicle before entering the crosswalk. If there is no stop line or crosswalk then you must stop your vehicle at the point closest to the intersecting roadway where you can see traffic traveling on the intersecting roadway but without entering the intersection. Your vehicle must stay standing until an indication to proceed is shown. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL 1111(d)3.If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a favorable plea bargain or take the case to trial.13. Penalties For Failing To Stop For Red Arrow:
| Convictions within Eighteen (18) Months | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Maximum Imprisonment | Points on Driving Record | Surcharges |
| 1st | $150.00 | 15 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 | |
| 2nd | $300.00 | 45 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 | |
| 3rd | $450.00 | 90 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
*A court could impose a fine or imprisonment or both. However, a term of imprisonment seems highly unlikely unless the violation is extremely flagrant and someone sustained serious personal injuries in a related accident.
14. Failing To Stop At A Flashing Red Light Or Flashing Red Arrow- VTL §1113(a):When facing a flashing red light or flashing red arrow you must stop your vehicle at the stop line. If there is no stop line then you must stop your vehicle before entering the crosswalk. If there is no stop line or crosswalk then you must stop your vehicle at the point closest to the intersecting roadway where you can see traffic traveling on the intersecting roadway but without entering the intersection. After having stopped your vehicle, you must act like you are stopped at a stop sign by yielding the right of way to any other vehicle within the intersection or dangerously close to entering the intersection. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating §1113(a). If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a favorable plea bargain or take the case to trial.15. Penalties For Failing To Stop At A Flashing Red Light Or Flashing Red Arrow:
| Convictions within Eighteen (18) Months | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Maximum Imprisonment | Points on Driving Record | Surcharges |
| 1st | $150.00 | 15 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 | |
| 2nd | $300.00 | 45 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 | |
| 3rd | $450.00 | 90 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
*A court could impose a fine or imprisonment or both. However, a term of imprisonment seems highly unlikely unless the violation is extremely flagrant and someone sustained serious personal injuries in a related accident.
16. Traveling In A Lane Below A Red X-VTL §1116(d):You may not enter or travel in any lane below a steady red X signal. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL 1116(d). If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a favorable plea bargain or take the case to trial.
17. Penalties For Traveling In A Lane Below A Red X:
| Convictions within Eighteen (18) Months | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Maximum Imprisonment | Points on Driving Record | Surcharges |
| 1st | $150.00 | 15 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 | |
| 2nd | $300.00 | 45 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 | |
| 3rd | $450.00 | 90 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
18. Failing To Stop At A Malfunctioning Traffic Light- VTL§ 1117:
Unless you are direct otherwise by a police officer, when approaching an intersection with an out-of -service or malfunctioning traffic control light you must stop your vehicle at the stop line. If there is no stop line then you must stop before entering the crosswalk. If there is no stop line or crosswalk then you must stop your vehicle at the point closest to the intersecting roadway where you can see traffic traveling on the intersecting roadway but without entering the intersection. After having stopped your vehicle, you must then act like you are stopped at a stop sign by yielding the right of way to any other vehicle within the intersection or dangerously close to entering the intersection. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL §1117.If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a favorable plea bargain or take the case to trial.
19. Penalties For Failing To Stop At A Malfunctioning Traffic Light :
| Convictions within Eighteen (18) Months | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Maximum Imprisonment | Points on Driving Record | Surcharges |
| 1st | $150.00 | 15 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 | |
| 2nd | $300.00 | 45 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 | |
| 3rd | $450.00 | 90 Days | 3 | $60.00 or $65.00 |
*A court could impose a fine or imprisonment or both. However, a term of imprisonment seems highly unlikely unless the violation is extremely flagrant and someone sustained serious personal injuries in a related accident.
Please call me toll free at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with with a traffic offense. I am available 24/7. The initial consultation is free. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain acceptable to you or take the case to trial.