Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1125(a)3 “Drove to Left Bridge/Tunnel”

One of the rarest tickets issued in New York State is for violating VTL § 1125(a)3. This statute is of many that relate to the general requirements that wherever possible motorists stay in the right hand lane wherever there are multiple lanes of traffic. VTL 1125-a-3 puts an additional onus on motorists that are approaching a bridge or tunnel that are causing views to be obstructed. If the motorist fails to move to the right, which would give them better views, they would be in violation of 1125a3. A conviction of this violation would put three points on the ticketed motorists’ driving record and they would be facing a fine of up to $243. Most importantly, if this violation appears on a driving record they can expect to see their vehicle insurance rates go up for several years.

Exact Text of the Statute (link)

§ 1125. Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway.(a) No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:

3. When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.

Fighting a 1125(a)3 Traffic Ticket

In New York State, attorneys are generally permitted to attend court in the place of their clients for run-of-the-mill traffic tickets. The Defendant would just have to sign a Waiver and Authorization form that would allow their attorney to enter a plea on their behalf. This means you can get your charges dismissed or reduced without having to take time off from work or leaving your home to attend court.

When considering retaining counsel for your traffic-related charges there are two aspects to review. (1) Where the lawyer is located in proximity to the relevant courthouse. Some courts are in rural areas and it is difficult to find a local lawyer. If you get a traffic ticket in a city, there will likely be many local attorneys that practice traffic law. (2) The percentage of the law firm’s practice that is dedicated to Vehicle & Traffic Law. The number should be 75% or higher.

Benjamin Goldman Law Office

The Benjamin Goldman Law Office has practiced Traffic Law in New York State since 2011. Our team should be able to help with any traffic related charges in the state. We have seen much success fighting for our clients in many different New York courts. Our attorneys help clients in courts in all the New York regions including New York City, Hudson Valley, Long Island, Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, Finger Lakes, Capital District, Central New York, North County, and Western New York. For more detailed information on how our team can help, you just need to reach out. We are generally available during regular business hours and can be reached via phone call, text message, email, or chat feature on our website. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides all motorists with a free consultation.

Fight a VTL § 1125(a)3 Ticket