Terms of Use

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NOT AN EMERGENCY SERVICE. Long Island Traffic is not affiliated with any emergency services, law enforcement, or government agency. Do not use this site to report emergencies. Call 911.

NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Content in the Know Your Rights section is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

NO REAL-TIME GUARANTEE. Traffic data is sourced from third-party feeds and may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate. Do not make safety-critical decisions based solely on information from this site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using longislandtraffic.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

Long Island Traffic aggregates publicly available traffic incident data, weather alerts, and road condition information for Nassau and Suffolk County, New York. The Site is a publication — it is not a traffic management system, emergency dispatch service, or real-time mapping platform.

3. Accuracy of Information

We strive for accuracy but make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, timeliness, or reliability of information on the Site. Traffic data is sourced from third-party feeds (511NY, NWS, SCPD, NCPD) and may be:

  • Delayed by minutes or hours relative to real-world conditions
  • Missing due to feed outages or incomplete data from source agencies
  • Superseded by subsequent official updates not yet reflected on the Site

Always verify critical road conditions through official sources (511NY, local news, official agency social media) before making travel decisions.

4. Not an Emergency Service

Long Island Traffic is not an emergency service and cannot dispatch help. If you are witnessing or involved in a road emergency, accident, or hazard requiring immediate response, call 911. Do not attempt to report emergencies through this Site.

5. Not Legal Advice

Content published in the Know Your Rights section of this Site is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. The laws governing personal injury, insurance, and traffic incidents are complex and fact-specific. No attorney-client relationship is formed by reading content on this Site.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Long Island Traffic and its operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your use of or reliance on information published on the Site
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in traffic data
  • Delays in publishing incident information
  • Decisions made based on content found on the Site
  • Interruptions or unavailability of the Site

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site or its content is to stop using the Site.

7. Intellectual Property

Original editorial content, design, and code on this Site are the property of Long Island Traffic and may not be reproduced, scraped, or redistributed without written permission.

Data sourced from government feeds (511NY, NWS, SCPD, NCPD) is public information and is attributed to its source. We do not claim ownership of underlying government data.

8. User Submissions

By submitting a tip, correction, or message through the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, edit, and publish that content. You represent that you have the right to submit the content and that it does not violate any law or third-party rights.

9. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Scrape or bulk-download Site content without written permission
  • Use the Site in any way that could damage or impair its functionality
  • Submit false, defamatory, or misleading tips or reports
  • Use automated means to access the Site in violation of robots.txt

10. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including law firm websites. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party sites.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Nassau County, New York.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email us at tips@longislandtraffic.com.