New York could become just the second state in the US to lower its legal blood alcohol limit to from .08 to .05 under a proposed new bill — a move its advocates say would save countless lives.

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) joined with law enforcement recently to announce the kickoff of the annual “Buckle Up New York, Click it or Ticket” campaign.

Think you know about road rage?

What’s happening with Vision Zero? Why are pedestrian deaths climbing in 2021?!

This picture perfectly illustrates the devastating power of speed.

If you plan to smoke pot, or eat it in edible form and operate a motor vehicle there are some things you should be aware of.

Is it possible to make road safety fun?

Traffic is back and Long Island officials have recently kicked off a campaign to curb dangerous distracted driving.

As a follow up to my blog post a couple of weeks ago about privacy and license-plate readers, Pedro Rios, a community voices contributor to The San Diego Union Tribune, penned an opinion piece on how the City of Chula Vista in San Diego has been operating a powerful surveillance tool mounted on four of its vehicles, with little to no scrutiny or transparency.

The 129 pages of New York’s draft “Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act” were released this past weekend, detailing comprehensive plans for making New York the 15th state to legalize adult-use cannabis.

A serious area of caution remains: the roads.

License Plate Readers help catch criminals, but they also keep track of where you're going and when, and there are few rules limiting how data is used…drivers don’t have a choice.

Last year there were almost 450 million wireless subscriptions, with consumers exchanging more than 2.1 trillion text messages and 3.1 trillion minutes talking on their cellphones.

Injured in New York?

I know the types of laws in your area that may affect your injury claim which will allow you to more smoothly navigate the world of personal injury.

A grandparent who saw her 2-year-old granddaughter get hit by falling debris, causing her death, can recover emotional distress damages as a bystander under the “zone of danger” rule, New York’s top court has ruled.

Think you have a personal injury case? Contact MarciLaw for your free consultation.

A fascinating and beautiful article written by guest writer Carrie Friedman for the Huffington Post about her father, a successful estate planning attorney, who worked with his clients to create an ethical will, or what he called a Legacy Letter.

Now might be a good time to utilize these four easy winter driving tips!

70% of New York City voters know someone who has been injured or killed in a traffic crash, and 30% have been injured in a traffic crash themselves.

Test your knowledge and have a few laughs: 20-questions on vehicle safety and traffic law!

New York rated one of the best states in the US after deadlier than expected year on nation’s roads.

Did you know that New York is one of only 12 no-fault states in the US? What exactly is a no-fault state? Do you have the right kind of insurance? Do you have enough insurance? Read on to find out…