"The Daily News editorial board stated that Heastie 'needs to get out the way' of a bill 'that is sure to save lives.'"
"DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn and Health and Hospitals CEO Mitchell Katz noted that proposals to rein in reckless drivers are 'being advanced by both Gov. Hochul and the state Senate.'"
"Flynn and Katz pointed out that a vehicle with more than 20 violations 'is five times more likely' to get into a serious crash."
"Observations near Heastie's office revealed 12 recidivist drivers in just 15 minutes, underscoring the immediate danger posed by reckless driving."
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie faces increasing pressure to support the 'Stop Super Speeders' bill, which he previously blocked. Governor Hochul advocates for its passage as part of the budget. Editorials and op-eds emphasize the need for action against reckless driving, citing statistics that vehicles with numerous violations are significantly more likely to cause serious crashes. Observations of reckless drivers near Heastie's office highlight the urgency of the issue. The situation is compounded by ongoing discussions about a Staten Island officer with numerous traffic violations still on duty.
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