Driving On The Right Side Of The Roadway/ Overtaking Or Passing

  1. Failure To Keep Right-VTL§ 1120(a)
  2. Failure By Slower Vehicles To Keep Right-VTL §1120(b)
  3. Failure To Keep Right On Four Or More Lane Road-VTL 1120(c)
  4. Failure To Give Half The Roadway On Narrow Road-VTL §1121
  5. Failure To Properly Pass On Left –VTL § 1122(a)
  6. Failure To Yield Right Of Way To Passing Vehicle-VTL §1122(b)
  7. Passing On The Shoulder Or Off The Pavement-VTL §1123(b)
  8. Failure To Properly Pass On The Left-VTL§1124
  9. Failure To Obey Limitations On Driving To Left Of Center Of The Roadway-VTL § 1125
  10. No-Passing Zone-VTL §1126
  11. Going The Wrong Way On A One Way-VTL§ 1127(a)
  12. Failure To Stay Right On Rotary-VTL §1127(b)
  13. Failure To Stay In Lane -VTL §1128(a)
  14. Traveling In The Center Lane Of A Three Lane Roadway-VTL § 1128(b)
  15. Failure To Travel In Designated Lane -VTL §1128(c)
  16. Crossing A Hazard Line- VTL- §1128(d)
  17. Penalties For Violating Any Of The Above Rules Of The Road
  18. Following Too Closely –VTL 1129(a)
  19. Penalties For Following Too Closely
1. Failure To Keep Right - VTL §1120(a):

You must drive on the right half of the roadway, except when : 1. overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction; 2. overtaking or passing pedestrians, animals or obstructions on the right half of the roadway; 3. an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the roadway; 4. travel on the shoulder or slope is allowed ; 5. driving on a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic; or 6. traveling on roadway restricted to one-way traffic. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1120(a) or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law.  If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial. .

2. Failure By Slower Vehicle To Keep Right-VTL § 1120(b):

If you are driving slower than normal traffic on the roadway, you must drive in the right-hand lane or reasonably close to the right curb or edge of the roadway except when passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when in the process of making a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1120(b) or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial. .

3. Failure To Keep Right On Four Or More Lane Road- VTL § 1120(c):

When driving on a two-way roadway with four or more lanes you must not travel to the left of the center line of the roadway unless there is a sign or marking permitting travel in certain lanes located to the left of the center line or when you are overtaking and passing pedestrians, animals or obstructions on the right half of the roadway. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1120(c) or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

4. Failure To Give Half The Roadway On Narrow Road –VTL § 1121

When passing another vehicle driving in the opposite direction you must pass the other vehicle to the right and if passing another vehicle on a roadway with only one lane of travel in each direction you must-as much as possible-give the other vehicle at least one half of the main traveled portion of the roadway. Please call me at 1-877- TKT -ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1121 or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

5. Failure To Properly Pass On The Left -VTL §1122(a):

When passing another vehicle driving in the same direction, you must pass on the left side of the other vehicle and you must not turn into the lane that the vehicle you passed is driving until your vehicle is a safe distance ahead of the vehicle you passed. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1122(a) or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

6.Failure To Yield The Right Of Way To A Passing Vehicle- VTL §1122(b):

When your vehicle is being passed by another vehicle on the left you must yield the right of way to that vehicle if the driver of the other vehicle blows his horn and you must not accelerate until after the other vehicle has completely passed your vehicle except: when the vehicle being overtaken is making or about to make a left hand turn; when traveling on a street or highway with at least two unobstructed lanes of travel in each direction; or when traveling on a one- way street or roadway that has at least two unobstructed lanes of travel. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1122(b) or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

7. Failure To Stay On Pavement And Off The Shoulder-VTL §1123(b):

You may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only when it can be done safely. You cannot overtake and pass another vehicle by driving off the pavement or main traveled portion of the roadway except when directed to drive on the shoulder or slope of the roadway by a police officer or a flagman. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1123(b) or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

8. Failure To Properly Pass On The Left-VTL §1124:

When you are passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction as your vehicle you may only cross over the center line of the road and enter the opposite lane of travel when you are able to clearly see the opposite lane of travel and are able to make your pass without interfering with any vehicle traveling in the opposite direction and/or the vehicle you are passing. You must also return your vehicle back to the right side of the roadway as soon as practicable and before coming within two hundred feet of any oncoming vehicle. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1124 or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

9. Failure To Obey Limitations On Driving To Left Of Center Of The Roadway-VTL § 1125:

You may not drive your vehicle on the left side of a two-way roadway: 1. if your view of oncoming traffic is obstructed by a curve in the road; 2. if your view of oncoming traffic is obstructed by a crest in the road; 3. if you are approaching within one hundred feet of a railroad crossing; if you are driving over a railroad crossing; or 4. if your view is obstructed while approaching within one hundred feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1125 or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

10. No-Passing Zone-VTL §1126:

You must keep your vehicle to the right of any double solid yellow line or any single solid yellow line on your side of the highway unless you are making a left turn to enter or leave the highway. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1126 or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

11.Going The Wrong Way On A One Way-VTL §1127(a):

If you are driving on a one-way roadway you must travel in the same direction as the arrow is pointing on the one-way signpost. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1127(a) or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law.  If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

12. Failure To Stay Right On Rotary-VTL §1127(b):

You must keep your vehicle to the right of a rotary island as you drive around it unless otherwise directed by an official traffic control device. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1127(b) or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

13. Failure To Stay In Lane -VTL §1128(a):

If a roadway is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic you must-whenever reasonably possible- drive your vehicle within one lane and you must not leave that lane until you can do so safely. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1128(a) or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

14.Traveling In The Center Lane Of A Three Lane Roadway-VTL § 1128(b):

If a two way roadway has been divided into three lanes you must not drive in the center lane unless: 1. you are passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction as your vehicle and no other traffic is located in the center lane making it unsafe for you to pass that other vehicle; 2. you are preparing to make a left turn; or 3. the center lane is limited by an official traffic control device to one- way traffic and you are traveling in that direction. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1128(b) or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial. 

15. Failure To Travel In Designated Lane -VTL §1128(c):

Whenever the roadway you are traveling on has designated lanes for specified vehicles or direction of travel, you must travel in the lane designated for your specified vehicle or designated for your particular direction of travel regardless of the center of the roadway. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1128(c) or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

16. Crossing A Hazard Line - VTL- §1128(d):

You must not drive your vehicle across any official markings placed on a roadway to indicate that crossing such marking would be especially hazardous- like a solid white or yellow line on your side of the roadway. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL§ 1128(d) or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law.  If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

17. Penalties For Violating Any Of The Above Rules Of The Road:
Convictions within  Eighteen (18) MonthsMinimum FineMaximum FineMaximum ImprisonmentPoints on Driving RecordSurcharge
1st$0$150.0015 Days3$80.00 or $85.00
2nd$0$300.0045 Days3$80.00 or $85.00
3rd$0$450.0090 Days3$80.00 or $85.00

18. Following Too Closely-VTL§ 1129 (a):

You must not follow another vehicle any closer than is reasonable and prudent given: the speed of your vehicle; the speed of the vehicle you are following; the traffic on the highway and the condition of the highway. Please call me at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with violating VTL §1129(a) or any other section of the vehicle and traffic law. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea bargain that is acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

19. Penalties For Violating –VTL §1129(a):
Convictions within  Eighteen (18) MonthsMinimum FineMaximum FineMaximum ImprisonmentPoints on Driving RecordSurcharge
1st$0$150.0015 Days4$80.00 or $85.00
2nd$0$300.0045 Days4$80.00 or $85.00
3rd$0$450.0090 Days4$80.00 or $85.00

WARNING: Following too closely and improper or erratic lane changes are considered a serious traffic violation. If you have a commercial driver’s license it will be suspended for at least 60 days if you commit two serious traffic violations within three years and at least 120 days if you commit three serious traffic violations within three years.

Please call George P. Conway toll free at 1-877-TKT-ATTY if you have been charged with any violation of the vehicle and traffic law. He is available 24/7. The initial consultation is free. If the case is not dismissed, he will negotiate a plea bargain acceptable to you or take the case to trial.