""As a parent who lost her son to a speeding driver, I am horrified to learn that one of New York City's worst super speeders is also a public servant trusted with our safety," said Lizi Rahman, a member of Families for Safe Streets whose 22-year-old son was killed in a fatal crash in Queens in 2008."
""Cops are supposed to protect and serve, not speed and swerve," said Sen. Andrew Gournades (D-Brooklyn). "Their job is to keep us safe, so it's disappointing to see this officer putting his neighbors in harm's way. My Stop Super Speeders Act ... is our best shot at slowing down serial speeders and making our streets safer for all of us.""
""The alleged behavior Streetsblog uncovered is appalling and dangerous, but it shouldn't be surprising for anyone who has been paying attention to the scourge of 'super speeders' like him on city streets," said Assembly Member Emily Gallagher (D-Brooklyn)."
Advocates are calling for state-level measures to address the issue of repeat speeders, particularly in light of an NYPD officer's alarming record of 547 speeding and red-light tickets. The proposed 'Stop Super Speeders' bill aims to mandate speed-limiting devices for drivers accumulating over 16 traffic-camera speeding tickets in a year. Families for Safe Streets members express outrage over the officer's behavior, emphasizing the risks posed to the community, especially in school zones. Legislative sponsors stress the need for accountability among law enforcement to ensure public safety.
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