{"id":375335,"date":"2016-04-04T11:04:34","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/new-york-law\/new-york-traffic-laws.html"},"modified":"2023-11-20T10:07:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T15:07:47","slug":"new-york-traffic-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-york-law\/new-york-traffic-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"New York Traffic Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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New York Traffic Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Regardless of whether you’re driving in upstate New York or NYC, understanding the traffic laws in The Empire State will help keep you safe on the road. It can also help you avoid a traffic ticket<\/u><\/a> from law enforcement.<\/p>\r\n

In this article, you can learn more about New York traffic offenses, driving regulations, and motor vehicle laws.<\/p>\r\n

Use the following driving manuals and vehicle codes to brush up on the New York rules of the road:<\/p>\r\n