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Failing to Yield/ Failing to Yield Pedestrian Tickets in Queens, NYC & NYS
What exactly is failing to yield?
When a driver has approached a stop sign and stopped, they are required to allow any vehicle that has entered the intersection to proceed before they enter. This action is called yielding the right-of-way. The same requirement applies to a yield sign or entering a highway. Drivers must also yield to a pedestrian legally crossing a road and motorcyclists, bicyclists, horseback riders and even horses and buggies.
Right-of-way rules are based on common sense, and safety and yes, courtesy. However, if you live in Queens or New York State, you know that you cannot assume the other driver is going to yield. Always choose the safest course of action because saving three seconds is not worth an accident or worse.
We at My Tickets NYC know, live and drive in Queens and NYC. We know how difficult it can be when trying to make a turn on a busy corner, especially in Manhattan where the pedestrians are continuously crossing the street. The law states that if a pedestrian is 40% of the way into the crossing, then you must let them cross. We also know that it seems impossible to make a turn unless you are a bit assertive and slowly move forward. How are you supposed to determine who is 40% into the crossing? We have faced these exact conditions and know how frustrated you feel. When you receive a ticket for attempting to make a turn, it is exasperating. My Tickets NYC, is here to defend you.
What Are the Penalties for a Failing to Yield Ticket in Queens & NYS?
All failure to yield the right-of-way violations carry 3 points and an $85 surcharge. Fines run from $150 for a first-time violation to up to $750 for a third offense in 18 months. There are nine failure to yield the right-of-way infractions including:
- 1140 – Failed to yield the right-of-way when approaching an intersection
- 1141 – Failed to yield the right-of-way when turning left
- 1142 – Failed to yield right-of-way at a Stop Sign or Yield Intersection
- 1143 – Failed to yield right-of-way when entering roadway
- 1144 – Failed to yield right-of-way to an emergency vehicle6.
- 1144 (b) – Failed to yield when Approaching a Parked, Stopped or Standing Authorized Emergency Vehicle or Hazard Vehicle7.
- 1145 – Failed to yield at a Rotary Traffic Circle8.
- 1146 – Failed to exercise due care for bike/pedestrian or animal9.
- 1146 – Approaching horses
Penalties for failing to yield for a complete explanation of each.
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What Should I do if I Get a Failed to Yield Ticket in Queens, NYC of NYS?
In today’s hectic world, we have time pressures that are as great as any time in the past. These pressures are amplified in Queens and New York City. Sometimes it seems as if you cannot get on a highway unless you force your way into the traffic. Forcing your way onto a highway can open you to a failure to yield the right of way ticket. Once again, My Tickets NYC can help. Often we can get the tickets dismissed, saving you points, surcharges and insurance premium increases. Additionally, we handle everything, saving you time so that you do not have to miss work or take hours and hours out of your life. Of course, we also save you the frustrations and headaches of dealing with this aggravation. If you have received a ticket for failing to yield in Queens, NYC or in NYS call My Tickets NYC at 917-426-2WIN (2946) or complete the e-mail form – we can help!