#traffic-enforcement

#traffic-enforcement

The NYPD's ticketing for jaywalking lacks correlation with pedestrian injury rates, suggesting racial bias in enforcement practices.

NYPD traffic enforcement has significantly decreased, which raises concerns about reckless driving and racial disparities in policing.

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

The NYPD confiscated 13 counterfeit temporary license plates on Staten Island, demonstrating successful law enforcement collaboration.

San Francisco's new speeding-detection cameras will issue warnings for 60 days before enforcing fines starting in April.

The San Francisco Police Department employs creative tactics, like dressing in costumes, to enforce pedestrian safety and raise public awareness.

A recent sting involving an inflatable chicken costume went viral, showcasing unconventional police methods to catch drivers violating pedestrian laws.

San Francisco's traffic enforcement has significantly decreased since 2018, with a drop of more than 50% in traffic stops.

Traffic fatalities have increased in San Francisco since 2014 despite the Vision Zero plan.

Candidates are proposing solutions like changing bus stop configurations and enforcing traffic regulations to prevent accidents.

Traffic wardens threatened parents with tickets for parking briefly during school drop-off despite parents having parked there for years.

Peel police are enhancing enforcement at Ridgeway Plaza in Mississauga to address dangerous driving and crowd issues.

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.

Intensive operations are being implemented to combat toll evasion and ghost vehicle usage at NYC bridges.

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

A New York driver contests an $800 noise camera ticket, asserting his Lamborghini is legal and untampered, challenging the city's noise enforcement policy.

New York City's speed cameras operate 24/7, enforcing speed limits year-round, while location details remain largely undisclosed to the public.

The MTA is enforcing fines for illegal stopping along bus routes to improve service efficiency and safety.

Income from penalty charge notices in London soared by 57% in five years, raising concerns about reliance on fines for revenue.

TfL's revenue from red route fines increased to 89.3 million in 2023/24, attributing this to enhanced enforcement measures and increased penalty charges.

Toronto increases fines for blocking intersections as part of congestion management efforts, with penalties significantly raised to deter unsafe driving behaviors.

Brampton has introduced 20 new speed cameras and a processing centre to enhance road safety and ticket processing capacity.

Staten Islanders view speed cameras primarily as a revenue-generating tactic rather than an effective safety measure.

At least 37 people died in two separate bus crashes in Pakistan, raising concerns about road safety and enforcement issues.

Improvements announced for Atlantic Avenue safety after fatal accidents.

The push for legislation to expand NYC's red light camera program in Albany is aimed at enhancing road safety and decreasing red-light violations.

Miami-Dade's new bus stop-arm camera program has quickly issued over 11,500 citations to improve safety for students at bus stops.

AI technology in smart cameras can make errors leading to unfair fines

Human oversight is crucial in AI-driven enforcement systems

Routine traffic stops can reveal broader compliance issues, as seen with the discovery of unregistered vehicles in New Rochelle.

Chicago businesses are preparing for potential chaos during the DNC by boarding up, reflecting a history of unrest during political events.

A joint operation by Westminster City Council and the Met Police seized 47 vehicles, including a high-speed Mosler Trenne and a £15,000 e-scooter.