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NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Ivy Day in the Committee Room - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD faces criticism over racially biased policing amid hearing.
Traffic summons by NYPD has significantly decreased post-pandemic.
Cars
fromwww.amny.com
7 months ago

They're a pain in the a$$!' Mayor Adams, NYPD roll out latest effort to crack down on ticket-evading ghost cars' | amNewYork

New York City is launching a Ghost Car Task Force to combat the use of fake license plates and improve road safety.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
New York City

NYPD cops ordered not to chase some drivers who flee after spate of high-speed crashes

New NYPD policy restricts vehicle pursuits to serious crimes, aiming to reduce dangerous high-speed chases and their consequences.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Congestion pricing: NYPD catching dozens of scofflaws, and even wanted criminals, in Manhattan toll enforcement operations | amNewYork

NYPD is increasing enforcement against vehicles with fake or obscured license plates in Manhattan's congestion relief zones.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

New NYC obstructed license plate rules start on April 16

New NYC rules mandate clear visibility of license plates for enforcement of traffic laws.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Ivy Day in the Committee Room - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD faces criticism over racially biased policing amid hearing.
Traffic summons by NYPD has significantly decreased post-pandemic.
Cars
fromwww.amny.com
7 months ago

They're a pain in the a$$!' Mayor Adams, NYPD roll out latest effort to crack down on ticket-evading ghost cars' | amNewYork

New York City is launching a Ghost Car Task Force to combat the use of fake license plates and improve road safety.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
New York City

NYPD cops ordered not to chase some drivers who flee after spate of high-speed crashes

New NYPD policy restricts vehicle pursuits to serious crimes, aiming to reduce dangerous high-speed chases and their consequences.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Congestion pricing: NYPD catching dozens of scofflaws, and even wanted criminals, in Manhattan toll enforcement operations | amNewYork

NYPD is increasing enforcement against vehicles with fake or obscured license plates in Manhattan's congestion relief zones.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

New NYC obstructed license plate rules start on April 16

New NYC rules mandate clear visibility of license plates for enforcement of traffic laws.
more#public-safety
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 days ago

Brooklyn Sees Sharp Rise in NYPD Traffic Stops, Arrests And Searches

Increased police traffic stops in Brooklyn led to more arrests and racial disparities, reflecting aggressive law enforcement tactics.
#public-transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Freeze Frame: Fixed Cameras Are Speeding Up Buses In And Out of Bus Lanes - Streetsblog New York City

Bus-mounted traffic enforcement cameras are improving bus speeds and reducing crashes, leading to safer and faster commutes for riders.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Boston food

MBTA plans to install cameras on buses to ticket cars in bus lanes

MBTA to introduce automated cameras on buses to enforce bus lane compliance, focusing on law adherence over revenue generation.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Freeze Frame: Fixed Cameras Are Speeding Up Buses In And Out of Bus Lanes - Streetsblog New York City

Bus-mounted traffic enforcement cameras are improving bus speeds and reducing crashes, leading to safer and faster commutes for riders.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Boston food

MBTA plans to install cameras on buses to ticket cars in bus lanes

MBTA to introduce automated cameras on buses to enforce bus lane compliance, focusing on law adherence over revenue generation.
more#public-transportation
#road-safety
NYC politics
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

The new NYC license plate rules are starting this week: what you should know

New York City is implementing strict rules against obstructed and fake license plates to enhance traffic law enforcement.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Exclusive: Cops Writing 15% of Their Red Light Tix to Cyclists, Who are Just 2% of Road Users - Streetsblog New York City

Bicyclists receive disproportionate red-light tickets despite low accident rates, raising concerns about police priorities regarding road safety.
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago
France news

France rolls out 'flash free' speed cameras

France is adopting 'flash free' speed cameras that issue tickets without prior warning.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Beer

Safety appeal issued by gardai, RSA and Irish Coast Guard ahead of St Patrick's bank holiday weekend

St. Patrick's Day festivities will see increased road safety enforcement to prevent fatalities and serious injuries during the busy holiday weekend.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Cars

One in three people killed or seriously injured in Irish road crashes under age 30

Drivers are urged to ensure safety over the Easter weekend by avoiding intoxicated driving.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ireland suffers road death every two days so far in 2025

Gardaí express concern as over 580 drivers were caught speeding during a safety campaign, reflecting ongoing road safety issues.
NYC politics
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

The new NYC license plate rules are starting this week: what you should know

New York City is implementing strict rules against obstructed and fake license plates to enhance traffic law enforcement.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Exclusive: Cops Writing 15% of Their Red Light Tix to Cyclists, Who are Just 2% of Road Users - Streetsblog New York City

Bicyclists receive disproportionate red-light tickets despite low accident rates, raising concerns about police priorities regarding road safety.
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago
France news

France rolls out 'flash free' speed cameras

France is adopting 'flash free' speed cameras that issue tickets without prior warning.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Beer

Safety appeal issued by gardai, RSA and Irish Coast Guard ahead of St Patrick's bank holiday weekend

St. Patrick's Day festivities will see increased road safety enforcement to prevent fatalities and serious injuries during the busy holiday weekend.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Cars

One in three people killed or seriously injured in Irish road crashes under age 30

Drivers are urged to ensure safety over the Easter weekend by avoiding intoxicated driving.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ireland suffers road death every two days so far in 2025

Gardaí express concern as over 580 drivers were caught speeding during a safety campaign, reflecting ongoing road safety issues.
more#road-safety
#toll-evasion
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Heavy toll: NYPD, city agencies crack down on drivers evading congestion pricing and tunnel payments | amNewYork

The NYPD and other agencies are intensifying efforts to enforce toll compliance in Manhattan, particularly against those exploiting loopholes.
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Nassau joins 'ghost vehicle' task force, while Suffolk considers move

Nassau County police are now targeting "ghost vehicles" to combat license plate fraud amidst significant toll revenue losses.
fromsilive
7 months ago
NYC real estate

More than 130 vehicles impounded, 20 arrested during recent NYC operations targeting toll evaders

Intensive operations are being implemented to combat toll evasion and ghost vehicle usage at NYC bridges.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Heavy toll: NYPD, city agencies crack down on drivers evading congestion pricing and tunnel payments | amNewYork

The NYPD and other agencies are intensifying efforts to enforce toll compliance in Manhattan, particularly against those exploiting loopholes.
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Nassau joins 'ghost vehicle' task force, while Suffolk considers move

Nassau County police are now targeting "ghost vehicles" to combat license plate fraud amidst significant toll revenue losses.
fromsilive
7 months ago
NYC real estate

More than 130 vehicles impounded, 20 arrested during recent NYC operations targeting toll evaders

Intensive operations are being implemented to combat toll evasion and ghost vehicle usage at NYC bridges.
more#toll-evasion
fromPadailypost
5 years ago
San Francisco

From the archives: Police chief retires, says her departure was unrelated to red-light camera scandal

Susan Manheimer retires after 19 years as police chief amid controversy over red-light camera program and timing issues with yellow lights.
#public-transit
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Traffic tickets: MTA adds more cameras on NYC bus routes to crackdown on bus lane violations

Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE) will start issuing fines to drivers obstructing bus lanes to improve NYC bus efficiency.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Tech industry

Transit systems turn to AI-powered cameras to catch drivers who block bus lanes

Transit agencies are leveraging AI cameras to monitor and enforce bus lane regulations, aiming to modify driver behavior rather than just issue fines.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Traffic tickets: MTA adds more cameras on NYC bus routes to crackdown on bus lane violations

Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE) will start issuing fines to drivers obstructing bus lanes to improve NYC bus efficiency.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Tech industry

Transit systems turn to AI-powered cameras to catch drivers who block bus lanes

Transit agencies are leveraging AI cameras to monitor and enforce bus lane regulations, aiming to modify driver behavior rather than just issue fines.
more#public-transit
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Motorists have nearly 2,000 penalty points and fines cancelled after speed camera error on notorious route

Gardaí revoked nearly 2,000 speeding fines due to errors with speed camera readings.
Inaccuracies in the static speed camera system prompted the cancellation of penalties.
#speed-cameras
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Staten Island Speed Camera Defacer, a Recidivist Reckless Driver, Has Charges Dropped by Sympathetic DA - Streetsblog New York City

Local DA dismisses case of activist blocking speed cameras, showing sympathy for anti-camera sentiment.
Scott LoBaido's actions received leniency due to local frustration with speed enforcement.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Cars

Here's how much money SF's 33 new speed cameras are expected to generate in fines

San Francisco will implement speed cameras by early 2025 to deter speeding and issue fines starting at $50.
Speeding fines in San Francisco escalate based on the severity of the infraction, with a maximum fine of $500.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto

Vandals strike Parkside Drive speed camera again, throw it into duck pond | CBC News

The Parkside Drive speed camera in Toronto has been vandalized for the third time, increasing concerns about public dissent against speed enforcement.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Staten Island Speed Camera Defacer, a Recidivist Reckless Driver, Has Charges Dropped by Sympathetic DA - Streetsblog New York City

Local DA dismisses case of activist blocking speed cameras, showing sympathy for anti-camera sentiment.
Scott LoBaido's actions received leniency due to local frustration with speed enforcement.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Cars

Here's how much money SF's 33 new speed cameras are expected to generate in fines

San Francisco will implement speed cameras by early 2025 to deter speeding and issue fines starting at $50.
Speeding fines in San Francisco escalate based on the severity of the infraction, with a maximum fine of $500.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto

Vandals strike Parkside Drive speed camera again, throw it into duck pond | CBC News

The Parkside Drive speed camera in Toronto has been vandalized for the third time, increasing concerns about public dissent against speed enforcement.
more#speed-cameras
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bromley Waitrose customers wrongly fined 'due to faulty traffic camera'

Faulty traffic cameras wrongly fined Bromley Waitrose shoppers, leading to appeals and questioning their legality.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Exclusive | Canadian toll deadbeats cost NY, NJ millions as Port Authority sees overall loss of $1.53B in 4 years

Canadian drivers are significantly contributing to unpaid tolls crossing into New York and New Jersey, totaling over a million dollars annually.
#new-york-city
Cars
fromSupercar Blondie
4 months ago

New York City facing plague of 'ghost cars'

New York City's ghost cars problem, involving fake license plates, is increasing, linking lost revenue to potential violent crime.
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago
San Francisco

Make No Mistake: The 2024 Pedestrian Death Crisis is Due to Driving - Streetsblog New York City

The rise in pedestrian fatalities in 2024 is primarily linked to an increase in driving.
Targeted enforcement and respect for road rules are crucial for improving street safety.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Exclusive | NYC drivers devise clever ways to conceal license plate numbers as congestion toll takes effect

Drivers in NYC are using low-tech methods to obscure license plates, potentially to avoid the new congestion toll.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
Cars

NYC 'car addict' sues after his $315K Lamborghini supercar gets ticket from noise camera

A New York driver contests an $800 noise camera ticket, asserting his Lamborghini is legal and untampered, challenging the city's noise enforcement policy.
fromNy1
8 months ago
NYC real estate

MTA begins issuing fines for bus lane violations

The MTA is enforcing fines for illegal stopping along bus routes to improve service efficiency and safety.
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago
NYC politics

City School Year to Start Without Promised Bus Stop Cameras - Streetsblog New York City

Automated stop-arm enforcement for New York City school buses has been delayed despite prior authorization, limiting potential improvements in student safety.
Cars
fromSupercar Blondie
4 months ago

New York City facing plague of 'ghost cars'

New York City's ghost cars problem, involving fake license plates, is increasing, linking lost revenue to potential violent crime.
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago
San Francisco

Make No Mistake: The 2024 Pedestrian Death Crisis is Due to Driving - Streetsblog New York City

The rise in pedestrian fatalities in 2024 is primarily linked to an increase in driving.
Targeted enforcement and respect for road rules are crucial for improving street safety.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Exclusive | NYC drivers devise clever ways to conceal license plate numbers as congestion toll takes effect

Drivers in NYC are using low-tech methods to obscure license plates, potentially to avoid the new congestion toll.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
Cars

NYC 'car addict' sues after his $315K Lamborghini supercar gets ticket from noise camera

A New York driver contests an $800 noise camera ticket, asserting his Lamborghini is legal and untampered, challenging the city's noise enforcement policy.
fromNy1
8 months ago
NYC real estate

MTA begins issuing fines for bus lane violations

The MTA is enforcing fines for illegal stopping along bus routes to improve service efficiency and safety.
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago
NYC politics

City School Year to Start Without Promised Bus Stop Cameras - Streetsblog New York City

Automated stop-arm enforcement for New York City school buses has been delayed despite prior authorization, limiting potential improvements in student safety.
more#new-york-city
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Drunken driving crashes, public intoxication citations mark Santa Cruz County's New Year's Eve

Increased law enforcement led to a quieter New Year's celebration despite numerous DUI arrests and traffic violations in Santa Cruz.
The trend in downtown crowd sizes has been declining since 2013, indicating a shift in New Year's Eve celebrations.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Starting next year you could be fined for parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk in L.A.

California's daylighting law will enforce strict parking rules near crosswalks starting January 1, 2024, eliminating warnings for violations.
fromWIRED
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hackers Can Jailbreak Digital License Plates to Make Others Pay Their Tolls and Tickets

Digital license plates can be hacked allowing users to change their display, posing significant risks for traffic ticket evasion and misattribution of violations.
#law-enforcement
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Preet Bharara to Investigate State Police Slowdown in New Jersey

New Jersey's attorney general has appointed Preet Bharara to investigate a severe reduction in State Police traffic enforcement linked to rising fatalities.
fromTESLARATI
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Two new Tesla police cruisers get next assignment in Dubai

Dubai Police adds two Tesla EVs to enhance traffic enforcement and officer security in tourist areas.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Preet Bharara to Investigate State Police Slowdown in New Jersey

New Jersey's attorney general has appointed Preet Bharara to investigate a severe reduction in State Police traffic enforcement linked to rising fatalities.
fromTESLARATI
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Two new Tesla police cruisers get next assignment in Dubai

Dubai Police adds two Tesla EVs to enhance traffic enforcement and officer security in tourist areas.
more#law-enforcement
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Analysis: NYPD's 'Precision Policing' of 'Jaywalking' Doesn't Add Up - Streetsblog New York City

The NYPD's ticketing for jaywalking lacks correlation with pedestrian injury rates, suggesting racial bias in enforcement practices.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

North Shore city councilor accused of harassing Trump supporters

The councilor claims his actions were meant to enforce traffic laws, not politically motivated.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
London

TfL income from fines on major routes rises to 89m

Income from penalty charge notices in London soared by 57% in five years, raising concerns about reliance on fines for revenue.
fromMiami Herald
8 months ago
Education

Miami school bus cameras cited 11,500 drivers in the first two weeks of school

Miami-Dade's new bus stop-arm camera program has quickly issued over 11,500 citations to improve safety for students at bus stops.
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago
EU data protection

Revealed: The counties with the highest rate of parking fines last year after councils increased traffic wardens

Significant increase in parking fines in Ireland in 2023 generates over €14 million for local councils.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
8 months ago

Friday's Headlines: Turkey Day Comes Early Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas regarding Mayor Adams in various possible illegal campaign activities, significantly impacting his political standing.
fromMail Online
8 months ago
Cars

Your car could soon snitch on you for speeding

Ford is developing a system for cars to report speeding violations, potentially changing the dynamic of driving accountability.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
9 months ago

New report shows dramatic drop in San Francisco traffic enforcement

San Francisco's traffic enforcement has significantly decreased since 2018, with a drop of more than 50% in traffic stops.
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Cars

Tinted licence plate covers won't shield you from a ticket, OPP says | CBC News

Obscuring license plates is illegal and can result in fines, even if drivers are not speeding or driving dangerously.
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