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25 New York opinions name it 3 courts 1984–2026 10 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Shvydkaya v. Park Ave. BMW Acura Motor Corp.green2 sentences2025BMW Acura Motor Corp. , 172 AD3d 1130 , 1131). "'As a general matter, a driver who fails to yield the right-of-way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142(a) and is negligent as a matter of law'" ( Brewster v Riseboro Community Partnership, Inc. , 234 AD3d 810 , 811, quoting Shvydkaya v Park Ave. 2024BMW Acura Motor Corp. , 172 AD3d 1130 , 1131). "'As a general matter, a driver who fails to yield the right-of-way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142(a) and is negligent as a matter of law'" ( id ., quoting Shvydkaya v Park Ave. | 5 | 7 |
Klein v. Crespogreen2 sentences2013“A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law” (Thompson v Schmitt, 74 AD3d 789, 789 [2010]; see Francavilla v Doyno, 96 AD3d 714, 715 [2012]; Singh v Singh, 81 AD3d 807 [2011]; Czarnecki v Corso, 81 AD3d 774, 775 [2011]; Martin v Ali, 78 AD3d 1135 [2010]; Rahaman v Abodeledhman, 64 AD3d 552, 553 [2009]; Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]). 2013“A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law” (Thompson v Schmitt, 74 AD3d 789, 789 [2010]; see Francavilla v Doyno, 96 AD3d 714, 715 [2012]; Singh v Singh, 81 AD3d 807 [2011]; Czarnecki v Corso, 81 AD3d 774, 775 [2011]; Martin v Ali, 78 AD3d 1135 [2010]; Rahaman v Abodeledhman, 64 AD3d 552, 553 [2009]; Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]). | 4 | 4 |
Breen v. Seibertgreen2 sentences2019As a general matter, a driver who fails to yield the right-of-way after stopping at a stop sign in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142(a) is negligent as a matter of law ( see Breen v Seibert , 123 AD3d 963, 964 ; Derosario v Gill , 118 AD3d 739, 739 ; Maliza v Puerto-Rican Transp. 2019As a general matter, a driver who fails to yield the right-of-way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142(a) and is negligent as a matter of law ( see Breen v Seibert , 123 AD3d 963, 964 ; Derosario v Gill , 118 AD3d 739, 739 ; Maliza v Puerto-Rican Transp. | 3 | 6 |
Gergis v. Micciogreen2 sentences2015A driver who fails to yield the right-of-way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law (see Melendez v County of Nassau, 56 AD3d 736 , 737-738 [2008]; Exime v Williams, 45 AD3d 633 [2007]; Gergis v Miccio, 39 AD3d 468 [2007]). 2010In opposition, the defendant driver submitted an affidavit in which she averred that she stopped at the stop sign, looked both ways, saw no traffic on George Street, and saw the plaintiffs vehicle for the first time when she was in the middle of the intersection and the plaintiffs vehicle was about one car length away traveling “at a fast rate of speed . „ . about 25-30 MPH.” A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law (see Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]; Gergis v M | 3 | 6 |
Rahaman v. Abodeledhmangreen2 sentences2013“A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law” (Thompson v Schmitt, 74 AD3d 789, 789 [2010]; see Francavilla v Doyno, 96 AD3d 714, 715 [2012]; Singh v Singh, 81 AD3d 807 [2011]; Czarnecki v Corso, 81 AD3d 774, 775 [2011]; Martin v Ali, 78 AD3d 1135 [2010]; Rahaman v Abodeledhman, 64 AD3d 552, 553 [2009]; Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]). 2013“A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law” (Thompson v Schmitt, 74 AD3d 789, 789 [2010]; see Francavilla v Doyno, 96 AD3d 714, 715 [2012]; Singh v Singh, 81 AD3d 807 [2011]; Czarnecki v Corso, 81 AD3d 774, 775 [2011]; Martin v Ali, 78 AD3d 1135 [2010]; Rahaman v Abodeledhman, 64 AD3d 552, 553 [2009]; Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]). | 3 | 4 |
Thompson v. Schmittgreen2 sentences2013“A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law” (Thompson v Schmitt, 74 AD3d 789, 789 [2010]; see Francavilla v Doyno, 96 AD3d 714, 715 [2012]; Singh v Singh, 81 AD3d 807 [2011]; Czarnecki v Corso, 81 AD3d 774, 775 [2011]; Martin v Ali, 78 AD3d 1135 [2010]; Rahaman v Abodeledhman, 64 AD3d 552, 553 [2009]; Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]). 2013“A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law” (Thompson v Schmitt, 74 AD3d 789, 789 [2010]; see Francavilla v Doyno, 96 AD3d 714, 715 [2012]; Singh v Singh, 81 AD3d 807 [2011]; Czarnecki v Corso, 81 AD3d 774, 775 [2011]; Martin v Ali, 78 AD3d 1135 [2010]; Rahaman v Abodeledhman, 64 AD3d 552, 553 [2009]; Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]). | 3 | 4 |
Jones v. Haifeng Zuogreen2 sentences2025BMW Acura Motor Corp. , 172 AD3d 1130, 1131; see Jones v Haifeng Zuo , 220 AD3d 933, 934). "'While the driver with the right-of-way is entitled to assume that other drivers will obey the traffic laws requiring them to yield, the driver with the right-of-way also has an obligation to keep [a] proper lookout and see what can be seen through the reasonable use of his or her senses to avoid colliding with other vehicles'" ( Richardson v Cablevision Sys. 2025BMW Acura Motor Corp. , 172 AD3d 1130 , 1131; see Jones v Haifeng Zuo , 220 AD3d 933, 934 ). "'While the driver with the right-of-way is entitled to assume that other drivers will obey the traffic laws requiring them to yield, the driver with the right-of-way also has an obligation to keep [a] proper lookout and see what can be seen through the reasonable use of his or her senses to avoid colliding with other vehicles'" ( Richardson v Cablevision Sys. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Biggsgreen2 sentences2024He also observed the vehicle to have excessive tints in violation of VTL § 375(12—a)(b)( see, e.g., People v. Nektalov , — NE3d—-, 2024 WL 2192784 [May 16, 2024]; see People v. Biggs , 208 AD3d 1340 [2d Dept. 2022]), which the defense argues the officer could not have possibly assessed from his position in his car (July 31, Tr. at 6). 2024He also observed the vehicle to have excessive tints in violation of VTL § 375(12—a)(b)( see, e.g., People v. Nektalov , — NE3d —, 2024 WL 2192784 [May 16, 2024]; see People v. Biggs , 208 AD3d 1340 [2d Dept. 2022]), which the defense argues the officer could not have possibly assessed from his position in his car (July 31, Tr. at 6). | 2 | 2 |
Czarnecki v. Corsogreen2 sentences2013“A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law” (Thompson v Schmitt, 74 AD3d 789, 789 [2010]; see Francavilla v Doyno, 96 AD3d 714, 715 [2012]; Singh v Singh, 81 AD3d 807 [2011]; Czarnecki v Corso, 81 AD3d 774, 775 [2011]; Martin v Ali, 78 AD3d 1135 [2010]; Rahaman v Abodeledhman, 64 AD3d 552, 553 [2009]; Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]). 2013“A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law” (Thompson v Schmitt, 74 AD3d 789, 789 [2010]; see Francavilla v Doyno, 96 AD3d 714, 715 [2012]; Singh v Singh, 81 AD3d 807 [2011]; Czarnecki v Corso, 81 AD3d 774, 775 [2011]; Martin v Ali, 78 AD3d 1135 [2010]; Rahaman v Abodeledhman, 64 AD3d 552, 553 [2009]; Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]). | 2 | 2 |
Gallagher v. McCurtygreen2 sentences2013“A driver is required to see that which through proper use of his or her senses he or she should have seen” (Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d at 745-746 ; see Gallagher v McCurty, 85 AD3d 1109 [2011]; Yelder v Walters, 64 AD3d 762 [2009]; Gergis v Micco, 39 AD3d 468, 468 [2007]). 2013“A driver is required to see that which through proper use of his or her senses he or she should have seen” (Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d at 745-746 ; see Gallagher v McCurty, 85 AD3d 1109 [2011]; Yelder v Walters, 64 AD3d 762 [2009]; Gergis v Micco, 39 AD3d 468, 468 [2007]). | 2 | 2 |
Francavilla v. Doynogreen2 sentences2013“A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law” (Thompson v Schmitt, 74 AD3d 789, 789 [2010]; see Francavilla v Doyno, 96 AD3d 714, 715 [2012]; Singh v Singh, 81 AD3d 807 [2011]; Czarnecki v Corso, 81 AD3d 774, 775 [2011]; Martin v Ali, 78 AD3d 1135 [2010]; Rahaman v Abodeledhman, 64 AD3d 552, 553 [2009]; Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]). 2013“A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law” (Thompson v Schmitt, 74 AD3d 789, 789 [2010]; see Francavilla v Doyno, 96 AD3d 714, 715 [2012]; Singh v Singh, 81 AD3d 807 [2011]; Czarnecki v Corso, 81 AD3d 774, 775 [2011]; Martin v Ali, 78 AD3d 1135 [2010]; Rahaman v Abodeledhman, 64 AD3d 552, 553 [2009]; Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]). | 2 | 2 |
Tornabene v. Seickelgreen1 sentence2026"Even though the driver with the right-of-way is entitled to assume that other drivers will obey the traffic laws requiring them to yield, he or she still has a duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid a collision with another vehicle already in the intersection" ( Ventura v Sturino , 230 AD3d 1378 , 1378 [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Tornabene v Seickel , 186 AD3d 645, 646 ). | 1 | 1 |
Ki Hong Park v. Giuntagreen1 sentence2026"As a general matter, a driver who fails to yield the right-of-way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § [*2]1142(a) and is negligent as a matter of law" ( Park v Giunta , 217 AD3d 661, 662 [internal quotation marks omitted]). | 1 | 1 |
Fuertes v. City of New Yorkgreen1 sentence2019Auth. , 166 AD3d 735 , 736; see Fuertes v City of New York , 146 AD3d 936, 937 ; Zuleta v Quijada , 94 AD3d 876, 877 ; Thompson v Schmitt , 74 AD3d 789, 789 ; Rahaman v Abodeledhman , 64 AD3d 552, 553 ). "[A] driver who has the right-of-way is entitled to anticipate that other drivers will obey traffic laws that require them to yield" ( Hunt v New York City Tr. | 1 | 1 |
| Jones v. Vialva-Dukegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Cox v. Nunezgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Sirot v. Troianogreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Ricciardigreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New York. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Derosario v. Gill
green
2 sentences2019As a general matter, a driver who fails to yield the right-of-way after stopping at a stop sign in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142(a) is negligent as a matter of law ( see Breen v Seibert , 123 AD3d 963, 964 ; Derosario v Gill , 118 AD3d 739, 739 ; Maliza v Puerto-Rican Transp. 2019As a general matter, a driver who fails to yield the right-of-way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142(a) and is negligent as a matter of law ( see Breen v Seibert , 123 AD3d 963, 964 ; Derosario v Gill , 118 AD3d 739, 739 ; Maliza v Puerto-Rican Transp. | 3 | 2019–2019 |
People v. Davis
green
2 sentences2024Officer Lawson observed the defendant drive through a stop sign in violation of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (hereinafter "VTL") § 1172(a) ( see, e.g., People v. Davis , 32 AD3d 445 [2d Dept. 2006]); speed in violation of VTL § 1180-a; and fail to signal in violation of VTL § 1163. 2024Officer Lawson observed the defendant drive through a stop sign in violation of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (hereinafter "VTL") § 1172(a) ( see, e.g., People v. Davis , 32 AD3d 445 [2d Dept. 2006]); speed in violation of VTL § 1180-a; and fail to signal in violation of VTL § 1163. | 2 | 2024–2024 |
Maliza v. Puerto-Rican Transportation Corp.
green
2 sentences2019Corp. , 50 AD3d 650, 651 ). 2019Corp. , 50 AD3d 650, 651 ; Gergis v Miccio , 39 AD3d 468, 468 ). | 2 | 2019–2019 |
Exime v. Williams
green
2 sentences2015A driver who fails to yield the right-of-way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law (see Melendez v County of Nassau, 56 AD3d 736 , 737-738 [2008]; Exime v Williams, 45 AD3d 633 [2007]; Gergis v Miccio, 39 AD3d 468 [2007]). 2008A driver who fails to yield the right-of-way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and negligent as a matter of law (see Exime v Williams, 45 AD3d 633 [2007]; Gergis v Miccio, 39 AD3d 468 [2007]). | 2 | 2008–2015 |
Yelder v. Walters
green
2 sentences2013“A driver is required to see that which through proper use of his or her senses he or she should have seen” (Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d at 745-746 ; see Gallagher v McCurty, 85 AD3d 1109 [2011]; Yelder v Walters, 64 AD3d 762 [2009]; Gergis v Micco, 39 AD3d 468, 468 [2007]). 2013“A driver is required to see that which through proper use of his or her senses he or she should have seen” (Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d at 745-746 ; see Gallagher v McCurty, 85 AD3d 1109 [2011]; Yelder v Walters, 64 AD3d 762 [2009]; Gergis v Micco, 39 AD3d 468, 468 [2007]). | 2 | 2013–2013 |
Martin v. Ali
green
2 sentences2013“A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law” (Thompson v Schmitt, 74 AD3d 789, 789 [2010]; see Francavilla v Doyno, 96 AD3d 714, 715 [2012]; Singh v Singh, 81 AD3d 807 [2011]; Czarnecki v Corso, 81 AD3d 774, 775 [2011]; Martin v Ali, 78 AD3d 1135 [2010]; Rahaman v Abodeledhman, 64 AD3d 552, 553 [2009]; Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]). 2013“A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law” (Thompson v Schmitt, 74 AD3d 789, 789 [2010]; see Francavilla v Doyno, 96 AD3d 714, 715 [2012]; Singh v Singh, 81 AD3d 807 [2011]; Czarnecki v Corso, 81 AD3d 774, 775 [2011]; Martin v Ali, 78 AD3d 1135 [2010]; Rahaman v Abodeledhman, 64 AD3d 552, 553 [2009]; Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]). | 2 | 2013–2013 |
Singh v. Singh
green
2 sentences2013“A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law” (Thompson v Schmitt, 74 AD3d 789, 789 [2010]; see Francavilla v Doyno, 96 AD3d 714, 715 [2012]; Singh v Singh, 81 AD3d 807 [2011]; Czarnecki v Corso, 81 AD3d 774, 775 [2011]; Martin v Ali, 78 AD3d 1135 [2010]; Rahaman v Abodeledhman, 64 AD3d 552, 553 [2009]; Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]). 2013“A driver who fails to yield the right of way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142 (a) and is negligent as a matter of law” (Thompson v Schmitt, 74 AD3d 789, 789 [2010]; see Francavilla v Doyno, 96 AD3d 714, 715 [2012]; Singh v Singh, 81 AD3d 807 [2011]; Czarnecki v Corso, 81 AD3d 774, 775 [2011]; Martin v Ali, 78 AD3d 1135 [2010]; Rahaman v Abodeledhman, 64 AD3d 552, 553 [2009]; Klein v Crespo, 50 AD3d 745, 745 [2008]). | 2 | 2013–2013 |
Ventura v. Sturino
green
1 sentence2026"Even though the driver with the right-of-way is entitled to assume that other drivers will obey the traffic laws requiring them to yield, he or she still has a duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid a collision with another vehicle already in the intersection" ( Ventura v Sturino , 230 AD3d 1378 , 1378 [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Tornabene v Seickel , 186 AD3d 645, 646 ). | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Brewster v. Riseboro Community Partnership, Inc.
green
1 sentence2025BMW Acura Motor Corp. , 172 AD3d 1130 , 1131). "'As a general matter, a driver who fails to yield the right-of-way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142(a) and is negligent as a matter of law'" ( Brewster v Riseboro Community Partnership, Inc. , 234 AD3d 810 , 811, quoting Shvydkaya v Park Ave. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Zuleta v. Quijada
green
1 sentence2019Auth. , 166 AD3d 735 , 736; see Fuertes v City of New York , 146 AD3d 936, 937 ; Zuleta v Quijada , 94 AD3d 876, 877 ; Thompson v Schmitt , 74 AD3d 789, 789 ; Rahaman v Abodeledhman , 64 AD3d 552, 553 ). "[A] driver who has the right-of-way is entitled to anticipate that other drivers will obey traffic laws that require them to yield" ( Hunt v New York City Tr. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Romero v. Brathwaite
green
1 sentence2018As a general matter, a driver who fails to yield the right-of-way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142(a) and is negligent as a matter of law ( see Romero v Brathwaite , 154 AD3d 894, 895 ; D'Augustino v Bryan Auto Parts, Inc. , 152 AD3d 648, 649 ; Adobea v Junel , 114 AD3d 818, 819 ). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Vainer v. DiSalvo
green
1 sentence2018"A violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law constitutes negligence as a matter of law" ( Vainer v DiSalvo , 79 AD3d 1023, 1024 ; see Gluck v New York City Tr. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Smith v. Omanes
green
1 sentence2018Moreover, a driver who has the right-of-way is entitled to anticipate that other drivers will obey traffic laws that require them to yield ( see Mu-Jin Chen v Cardenia , 138 AD3d 1126, 1127 ; Estate of Cook v Gomez , 138 AD3d 675, 677 ; Smith v Omanes , 123 AD3d 691 ; Williams v Hayes , 103 AD3d 713, 714 ; Bonilla v Calabria , 80 [*2]AD3d 720). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Mu-Jin Chen v. Cardenia green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Williams v. Hayes
green
1 sentence2018Moreover, a driver who has the right-of-way is entitled to anticipate that other drivers will obey traffic laws that require them to yield ( see Mu-Jin Chen v Cardenia , 138 AD3d 1126, 1127 ; Estate of Cook v Gomez , 138 AD3d 675, 677 ; Smith v Omanes , 123 AD3d 691 ; Williams v Hayes , 103 AD3d 713, 714 ; Bonilla v Calabria , 80 [*2]AD3d 720). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
D'Augustino v. Bryan Auto Parts, Inc.
green
1 sentence2018As a general matter, a driver who fails to yield the right-of-way after stopping at a stop sign is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1142(a) and is negligent as a matter of law ( see Romero v Brathwaite , 154 AD3d 894, 895 ; D'Augustino v Bryan Auto Parts, Inc. , 152 AD3d 648, 649 ; Adobea v Junel , 114 AD3d 818, 819 ). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Adobea v. Junel green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Estate of Cook v. Gomez
green
1 sentence2018Moreover, a driver who has the right-of-way is entitled to anticipate that other drivers will obey traffic laws that require them to yield ( see Mu-Jin Chen v Cardenia , 138 AD3d 1126, 1127 ; Estate of Cook v Gomez , 138 AD3d 675, 677 ; Smith v Omanes , 123 AD3d 691 ; Williams v Hayes , 103 AD3d 713, 714 ; Bonilla v Calabria , 80 [*2]AD3d 720). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Hull v. Spagnoli green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| People v. McCoy green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| People v. Bonsignore neutral | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| People v. Harvey green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| People v. Frank green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| People v. Petti green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| People v. Pincus neutral | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| People v. Carbone green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| People v. David green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| People v. Sobotker green | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| Atkinson v. County of Oneida green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
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