Legal Question in Traffic Law in New York

When I began entering an HOV lane in Nassau County, I was at the right lane of the two HOV lanes. There was no car in front of me. The divider between the two lanes was a solid-dashed line which is dashed at my side. There was no sign of lanes merging or left turn arrow in my lane. Then within a few seconds the dividing line disappeared and I saw hatched area gradually bump out from the right into my lane. (Two lanes became a single HOV lane). At that moment I was in a high speed and there was another car at the left HOV lane behind me. So I accelerated and gradually (to make sure clear from the following car in the left) went to the left running over the hatched area. I didn't cross over to the right side of the hatched area. (hatch area = the area in between two solid lines filled with hatch lines). I got the following 4 tickets:

1. Speeding at 78 mph in 55 mph zone

2. Following too closely

3. Unsafe lane change

4. Crossing Hazardous marking

My questions are:

a. Did I follow too closely?

b. Did I change lane?

c. Did I need to show left signal?

d. Did I cross over double solid line?

e. Did I cross hazardous marking?


Asked on 1/20/13, 9:52 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Traffic Lawyer Matthew Weiss - Weiss & Associates, PC

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Answered on 1/20/13, 11:45 am
Steven Czik CZIK LAW PLLC

Having a lawyer with you in court would greatly increase your chances of reducing these violations. We have substantial experience handling these types of cases and very reasonable fees. However, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Answered on 1/21/13, 10:29 am
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

As was said by my esteemed colleagues, this requires both some more information and also a competent attorney may be able to help you in resolving this matter. please contact my office @ 718-834-0087 for a free phone consultation.

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Answered on 1/21/13, 3:54 pm


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