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Driving Regulations In New York
Visitors And Driver License Requirements
If you are a resident of another state or country and hold a valid driver license there, you may legally drive in New York State.
Seat Belt And Child Safety Seat Usage
Seat belt usage is mandatory for all drivers and passengers. Those 16 years and older are responsible for themselves and may be fine of up to $50 for failing to wear a seat belt. Drivers are responsible for those under 16 and may be fined between $25 to $100 for a violation. All children under 4 must ride in a federally approved child safety seat.
New York City Speed Limits
The law states that, "No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than thirty miles per hour except where official signs indicate a different maximum speed limit".
Parking In New York City
New York City offers municipal parking facilities which are convenient to reaching popular shopping and attraction destinations. On major legal holidays stopping, standing and parking are permitted except in areas where stopping, standing and parking rules are in effect seven days a week ( for example, "No Standing Anytime").
Drinking And Driving Laws In New York
In New York State, you may be arrested for any of these offenses: driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving with a blood alcohol content of .10 percent or more (.10 BAC), driving while ability impaired by a drug (DWAI-drug), or driving while ability impaired by alcohol (DWAI). Penalties are wide ranging from mandatory fines ($500-$10,000), imprisonment (15 days to 7 years), license suspension or revocation for recommended length. If you kill or seriously injure another person because of an alcohol or drug-related violation, you can be convicted of vehicular manslaughter or assault, carrying a fine of up to $5,000 and a jail term of up to seven years.
New York's Zero Tolerance Law for Drivers Under 21
The legal purchase and possession age for alcoholic beverages in New York State is 21. Under the state's Zero Tolerance law, it is a violation for a person under age 21 to drive with any measurable BAC (.02 to .07). After a finding of violation is determined at hearing, the driver's license will be suspended for six months. The driver will then have to pay a $100 suspension termination fee and a $125 civil penalty to be re-licensed. For a second Zero Tolerance violation, the driver's license will be revoked for at least one year or until the driver reaches age 21, whichever is longer.
Helpful Telephone Numbers In New York City
Here are some telephone numbers that you may find useful in the Big Apple.
Police, Fire, Ambulance (emergency): 911
New York City Police (non-emergency): 311
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