During a recent Public Safety Committee hearing, NYPD leaders faced scrutiny for ongoing issues of racially biased car stops, overshadowing discussions on a proposed bill for in-car tech to curb reckless driving. Although the number of traffic summons issued by the NYPD has sharply decreased since the pandemic, officials argue this shift reflects improved targeting of enforcement rather than negligence. Statistics show significant enforcement activity on Vision Zero corridors, despite concerns about other hazardous areas lacking designation. The committee's hearing highlighted a growing frustration among Council members over traffic enforcement practices.
Though several bills were on the agenda, the hearing saw NYPD leaders facing backlash for persistent reports of racially biased policing in car stops.
The NYPD's traffic summons numbers have sharply dropped post-pandemic; however, some officials are claiming it indicates a shift to more targeted enforcement.
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