""The numbers have shot up an astounding degree," said Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives. The increase in summonses underscores the disproportionate targeting of e-bike riders compared to car drivers."
"The resolution from Community Board 3 calls for an end to the criminal court summonses issued to cyclists for low-level traffic violations and seeks alternative methods for regulation."
Community Board 3 on the Lower East Side unanimously condemned the NYPD's crackdown on e-bike riders, asserting that the issuance of criminal court summonses for minor traffic violations must end. The board criticized the disproportionate targeting of e-bike users compared to car drivers, emphasizing that summonses for cyclists have surged significantly since the policy began. This approach threatens immigrant delivery workers with possible repercussions from ICE, showcasing a growing disapproval among New Yorkers regarding the NYPD's practices and the need for reevaluation of compliance strategies.
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