The NYPD's ticketing in all classes of moving violations is down 38 percent in 2023 compared to 2018, indicating a significant decline in traffic enforcement.
While there has been a pullback in traffic enforcement, the underlying issue remains; reckless driving is not being adequately addressed within the community.
According to 2022 data, Black and Latino individuals made up 55 percent of all stops by the NYPD, underscoring concerns over racial bias during traffic interventions.
The NYPD cited an increase in focus on fraudulent license plates and protests as reasons for the reduced traffic enforcement, despite a modest rise in overall emergency calls.
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