AMERICAN drivers have been hit with more than 112,000 traffic fines as part of a safety crackdown in one of the most populous US states.
new York State issued more than 112,000 tickets during its latest “Buckle Up New York, Click it or Ticket” initiative.
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The crackdown took place from May 20 to June 2, local ABC affiliate WSYR-TV reported.
During the campaign, more than 15,000 traffic tickets were handed out to drivers for improper use of seat belts or child restraint system violations.
Authorities have also been cracking down on speeding as part of the initiative.
More than 17,000 speed divers have been punished for speeding.
Around 2,700 tickets were issued during the impaired driving crackdown.
New York State authorities crack down regularly to ensure consistent safety on the streets.
During the campaign, approximately 83,000 fines were issued for various infractions unrelated to seat belts and child restraint penalties.
Authorities are cracking down on road laws across the US – putting pressure on car owners to practice safe driving on the roads.
A new South Carolina highway law recently banned truck modifications.
Those who break the law in the state will face fines of up to $300.
Violators also risk losing their driving privileges.
Local authorities specifically banned the “Carolina Squat”, which is a popular truck modification.
The specific upgrade involves raising the vehicle’s front body and lowering the rear suspension.
South Carolina lawmakers called the car modification potentially dangerous.
How to Fight a Parking Ticket
You can avoid being fined by following all published laws and regulations, but sometimes mistakes are made
Like any form of citation, parking tickets can be avoided by reading and obeying posted signage. However, when visiting a new city, or state, or in a hurry, things can be missed and mistakes can be made.
Suddenly there’s a ticket you weren’t prepared to pay for. If the ticket comes as a surprise to you, there are some things you can do to help your case when appealing a parking ticket.
- Read the ticket carefully. Look for errors such as incorrect street names, license plate numbers, vehicle make and model, time and date, etc. Errors would render the ticket invalid.
- Take pictures. The vehicle in the space, lack of signage, or other vehicles that were not cited for performing the same parking service. If the ticket involves parking too close to something like a fire hydrant, a photo showing a reasonable distance would help your case. Make sure metadata with time and date is accessible. Signs that are obstructed by trees, or on crooked posts, or that are not “obvious” are also great things to photograph.
- Make sure the statute that was violated is listed on the ticket. If it is not listed, the ticket is not valid.
- Immediately follow the appeal instructions on the ticket. All legitimate tickets will have appeal instructions. Waiting until the last moment weakens your argument and can result in late fees.
- When in court, avoid these phrases as they reduce your credibility and weaken your argument:
- “I didn’t know the law.”
- “I was going to move my car.”
- “I can’t pay this ticket.”
- “I’ve been doing this for years.”
- “I checked with the parking officer, who said everything was fine.”
- Contact a lawyer. If you are facing obstacles and feel stuck, you may want to contact a traffic lawyer in your area. Many have free case consultations.
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As a result of the truck’s lifting element, drivers of modified trucks have reported problems with headlight focusing and road visibility.
Because of this, upgrading the truck body results in a higher risk of accidents.
State Police are beefing up police force on stretches of road that some say have become more of a “race track” than a thoroughfare.
The dangerous crackdown focused on driving has seen almost 70 drivers fined and resulted in at least 2 arrests.
Speedsters and accident-free people on the roads have become a frightening trend for commuters and residents along Vermont Route 105.
“[Vermont Route] The 105 is a beautiful scenic route and does not need to be used as a running track,” emphasized one resident.
“I’ve had people spill and pass me when there were vehicles coming in the opposite direction. On a solid yellow line, it looks like they enter a flat or semi-flat stretch and can’t wait to pass you.”
Complaints about the route were determined by state data showing 169 accidents occurred between 2018 and 2022.
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