VTL § 1142(a), “Failed to Yield Right of way at Stop Sign”

On the traffic ticket, the description of violation may appear as “FLD to YLD RT-OF-WAY @ STOP SIGN”.

Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1142(a) concerns the proper conduct of motorists at a stop sign. After making a full stop, the motorist must yield to any motorist that is already in the intersection. This ticket is often issued in connection with a car accident where the ticketing officer determines that one of the motorists failed to yield. If you plead guilty to this violation or are found guilty after trial you will get three points on your New York State driver’s license. The exact fine is determined by the judge with the maximum being $150 + $93 surcharge. The bigger cost is the increased insurance rates. With this violation appearing on your driving record you can expect to pay higher insurance premiums for the subsequent several years.

Text of statute

VTL § 1142(a) provides as follows:

Except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop as required by section eleven hundred seventy-two and after having stopped shall yield the right of way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from another highway or which is approaching so closely on said highway as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when such driver is moving across or within the intersection.

Disputing a VTL 1142(a) Traffic Ticket

Any motorist that receives a traffic ticket can dispute the ticket regardless of whether the charges are accurate or inaccurate. Pleading Not Guilty to charges that are accurate is not immoral, illegal, or unethical. Pleading Not Guilty does not mean you are stating that the charges are inaccurate. Rather, a Not Guilty means you are availing yourself of your Constitutional rights to require the “People” to prove their case.

In New York State, you can retain an attorney to handle your traffic ticket in its entirety. This means your lawyer can file the Not Guilty plea in court for you and make court appearances in your place. It is possible to get your charges reduced or dismissed without you leaving your home. For more detailed information, you can contact the team at the Benjamin Goldman Law Office.

Benjamin Goldman Law Office

The Benjamin Goldman Law Office has handled this particular violation on many occasions. We are generally able to get the charge dismissed or reduced to a parking ticket. The specific courts where have handled 1142a tickets include: Van Buren, Adams, South Bristol, Cohoes, Thompson, Victor, Duanesburg, Plattsburgh, and Blooming Grove. The attorneys at the Benjamin Goldman Law Office fight hard for each client, not resting until they are assured that they obtained the most optimal result. Our team will be glad to take on your 1142-a ticket. We can be reached by phone call, text message, email, or website submission. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides all motorists with a free consultation. Reach out at your convenience anytime during regular business hours.

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