Motorcycle Driver Safety

Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C.

350 Old Country Road, Suite 205, Garden City, NY 11530

877-791-8076 / StoberLaw.com 

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This warm weather has been perfect for motorcycle drivers – just make sure you’re driving safely!  For National Safety Month, we remind motorcycle riders to take necessary precautions before heading out.  Serious motorcycle injuries peak during the summer months.  Here are a few tips to help you drive safely when out on the roads this summer.

Motorcycle Safety Tips:

• Wear Your Helmet – Helmet laws vary from state to state, but one of the best ways to improve safety while riding a motorcycle is by wearing a DOT-approved helmet.
• Wear Protective Clothing – The clothing you wear should also provide some level of injury protection.  Upper body clothing should also include bright colors so that other motorist can easily spot you.
• Drive Responsibly – As always, you should never drive your motorcycle after drinking.  If you have been drinking, call a taxi or get a ride home from a friend.
• Maintain a Safe Speed – Slippery surfaces and gravel are especially dangerous for motorcycle drivers.  Drive at a safe speed and exercise caution.

If you have been hit with a traffic violation, contact the Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr.  Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier labor and discrimination law firm. Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.

How to Drive Safely in a Construction Zone

Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C.

350 Old Country Road, Suite 205, Garden City, NY 11530

877-791-8076 / StoberLaw.com 

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Work zone accidents are unfortunately common during the summer months.  One of the best ways to limit rear-end crashes and work zone injuries is to take extra precautions when driving in construction zones.  Here are a few tips for driving safely in a work zone.

Work Zone Safety Tips for Drivers:

• Stay Alert – It’s always important to stay alert when driving, but this is especially true in construction zones where people and machines are moving around.
• Don’t Tailgate – Make sure that you are following vehicles at a safe distance. 
• Slow Down – Many construction zones have restricted speed limits, as workers may be just feet away.  Fines may also double for moving traffic violations in construction zones.
• Merge Into the Proper Lane – Traffic patterns can change daily.  Merge well before you reach the lane closure.

For more tips on how to drive safely in a construction zone, visit the Federal Highway Administration website.

If you have been hit with a traffic violation, contact the Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr.  Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier labor and discrimination law firm. Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.

Red-Light Camera Revenue Drops in Suffolk County

Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C.

350 Old Country Road, Suite 205, Garden City, NY 11530

877-791-8076 / StoberLaw.com 

Now that drivers are more aware of intersections with red light cameras, Suffolk County is seeing a drop in ticket revenue.  In 2012, they reported a 24 percent drop in red-light tickets and a 10 percent drop in auto injuries at those intersections.  Suffolk and Nassau are looking for state approval to expand electronic traffic ticketing.

The annual Red Light Safety Program report provides both supporters and opponents of the cameras with information on the effectiveness of the system.  Complaints include tickets for minor infractions, such as slow-rolling right turns on red.  However, the cameras have brought in a significant revenue increase for both counties, which are struggling with tight budgets this year.  While some say the cameras were installed solely to bring in revenue, others say that they have already cut down on the number of serious automobile accidents.

Suffolk and Nassau Counties want to add speed cameras to each of the 125 Long Island public school districts.  Fines for violating these speeding zones would be $50 per ticket, plus a $30 administrative fee.  However, drivers do not receive points on their license. 

Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. are experienced in traffic violation law.  Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm. Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.

Speeding Violations

Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C.

350 Old Country Road, Suite 205, Garden City, NY 11530

877-791-8076 / StoberLaw.com 

New York drivers can be seriously penalized for speeding violations. Not only can a driver be fined a large about, but a person can gain points on their license or lose their license all together.

The Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. provide experienced traffic attorneys to represent you in a speeding violation. The attorneys at Stober Law want to inform violators that holding off a speeding violation, like not paying, can result in even more consequences.

The attorneys will fight for your right to drive. They attend court to protect your freedom to drive. The attorneys attend court for you so you don’t have to.

The Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. understand driving in a major necessity. It is needed for work, everyday life and bringing your children to school. Stober Law’s attorneys want to help you keep that privilege.

To contact one of a lawyer for traffic violations, or any other legal matter, please visit the Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. at www.stoberlaw.com