New York State laws

You're frustrated on the road and want to use your horn? Can you blast a person with your horn in New York State legally? You might not like this answer.

What is Melanie's law and who is it named after?

5 things you might not know about the fire hydrants you see everyday. Can you legally do any of the following?

Who keeps the money that you spent on your bottle (or can) deposit if you just toss it in the trash and don't take it back to the retailer?

There is an annoying drone flying in your backyard, can you take matters into your own hands and shoot it down? Or do you have to leave it be?

You might know when to use your headlights, but do you know what New York State has to say about you using your headlights? Better take a moment to double check!

What does New York State mean when they say 'open container?' When can you buy alcohol on a Sunday in NYS?

Does two people living together for 20-years count as a marriage in New York State? You'd be surprised to what NYS says is a marriage, what a partnership is and how they feel about Common Law?

Can someone legally squat on your property? When does it become an issue of being legal or not legal? What can you do?

Come on, New York State has an official insect? Should this bug me?