And the license plates show it.
The New York Commission on Judicial Conduct says special plates for judges don't violate ethics rules.
But police are often reluctant to ticket drivers of those cars.
The commission warns that judges could be punished if they use their official position to try to get out of a speeding ticket or a drunk driving bust.
State Police spokeswoman Darcy Wells says troopers will enforce the law -- whether or not a car has the special plates.
