Vehicle & Traffic Law 1111(a)2, Failed to Yield Green Arrow

If you received this ticket for this violation, it means you likely did not yield to traffic that has a right-of-way due to a green arrow light. This is a rarely issued ticket in New York State because (1) the circumstances are unique and (2) there are other statutes that can be utilized for the same circumstances including VTL 1140-a, “Failed to Yield Right of Way at Intersection”. If you are found guilty or plead guilty to VTL 1111(a)2 you will get three points on your New York driver’s license. The fine is within the judge’s discretion, with the maximum being $150 +$93 mandatory surcharge for a first-time offense. With this violation appearing on your driving record, you can expect to see increased insurance rates for the subsequent 3-4 years.

Statute

The language is brief and to the point:

“Driving on roadways laned for traffic. Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic the following rules in addition to all others consistent herewith shall apply: (a) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.”

The Benjamin Goldman Law Office

The Benjamin Goldman Law Office can help with a ticket for VTL 1111(a)2. We are a law firm that is primarily focused on traffic law. The firm opened in 2011 in the Town of Thompson and since then we have expanded to offer services across the entire state. Our firm has successfully handled cases from The Bronx borough of New York City to the village of Westfield, in the most western part of the state. The team at the Benjamin Goldman Law Office welcomes all traffic-related charges and will be glad to consider and review your case. Consultations are complimentary. You can contact us at your convenience.

Fighting a VTL 1111(a)2 Ticket

Like most other traffic tickets a defendant or their attorney can fight the charges. Whether the allegations are true, partially true, or entirely untrue does not really play a role in the adjudication. Success in challenging traffic charges rarely involves convincing the judge of your version of the events. Without solid evidence such as dash-cam footage the judge will in all likelihood accept the officer’s version of the events over the motorist’s version of events. The best way to fight a traffic ticket is by finding issues, whether legal or factual, whether an omission or a contraction, with the charging instruments. Also, a prima facie case would require that all paperwork be completed and filed properly. CPL 245 allows for many discovery rights. This is where an experienced traffic ticket lawyer comes into play. Your attorney can utilize various technical and procedural tactics to fight the charges. An experienced traffic attorney should be able to get the violation reduced to a no-point ticket or dismissed entirely.

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