In a recent incident, Brooklyn mother Phaedra Paulson faced a $190 fine and a criminal summons for allegedly running a red light on her e-bike. Following the crackdown on e-bike use by city officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, Paulson disputes the charges, arguing she checked for pedestrians and followed a Citi Bike user after stopping. This incident raises concerns about the harsh penalties associated with new e-bike laws and the implications for cyclists. Paulson's case is highlighted as the first known dual infraction under these stricter regulations.
"I've been in New York for 20-something years and to be considered a criminal for passing through a red light [after stopping] on my bike is what the absolute fucking 'Handmaid's Tale' are we living in?"
"The officer cited her for 'Failing to yield for a pedestrian,' which Paulson challenges, stating no pedestrians were crossing at that time."
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