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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Rise of the ghost owners': 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper records

More than 18,000 vehicles are being used in the UK without proper records of where their owners live, part of an increasing problem of ghost owners who cannot be held accountable for their driving.
London politics
California
fromAbove the Law
15 hours ago

Can The Police Really Crack Down On Montana License Plates? - Above the Law

California police rarely pull over drivers for out-of-state license plates due to legal presence and temporary stays.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

We made flying nearly collision-proof decades ago. Why are intersections still so dangerous?

The real problem is infrastructure, not vehicle safety. Roadways are open systems with infinite variables—weather, pedestrians, distracted drivers, and aging infrastructure. Communication between vehicles is minimal, and infrastructure is largely silent—and in that gap lies the potential for deadly collisions.
Alternative transportation
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 day ago

Brooklyn High-Crash Corridor To Get Bus Lanes, Safety Overhaul

City officials plan to redesign Linden Boulevard to improve bus service and safety for residents in East New York.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Wednesday's Headlines: The 'Boulevard of Bus' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Mamdnai administration plans a street safety and bus lane project on Linden Boulevard to improve safety and bus speeds.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Riderless scooter in roadway causes multicar collision on 110 Freeway in Los Angeles

The unexpected object in the middle of the highway just after midnight caused a 'multi-vehicle collision' on the northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway near Adams Boulevard.
Los Angeles
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Spanish speakers learn strategies to pass English-only driving test in Florida

Florida now requires all new drivers to take tests only in English, creating barriers for non-English speakers like construction worker Alex Lopez.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

DUI Suspect Crashes Into Powell-Market Cable Car Turnaround, Prompting Overnight Closure

A 47-year-old male driver entered the restricted area of the cable car turnaround and caused damage to the turnaround signal and a protective concrete barrier, but no injuries were reported.
San Francisco
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

MBTA announces service changes, suspensions for various lines throughout May

From May 2 to May 4, service will be suspended on the Braintree branch from Broadway to Quincy Center. During this closure, free shuttle buses will operate between Broadway and Quincy Center.
Boston
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads

Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars were seized in the UK last year, the highest in 17 years, with Birmingham being a major hotspot.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago

Earth Day gift: Congestion pricing tolls to help fund truck fleet makeover in NYC

Congestion pricing tolls will fund the replacement of older diesel trucks with cleaner vehicles in NYC, improving air quality and reducing emissions.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Mamdani's DOT will upgrade Brooklyn's dangerous Linden Boulevard with safety features, bus lanes | amNewYork

Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn will receive safety upgrades and new bus lanes to reduce traffic deaths and improve bus speeds by next year.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Woman in court after car hits pedestrians in Soho

A 29-year-old woman faces attempted murder charges after a car hit pedestrians in London, leaving one woman in life-threatening condition.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Orange County makes the call, ends freeway call box service

"While the need for safe, reliable roadside assistance hasn't changed, the way people access help has," Transportation Authority spokesperson Eric Carpenter stated. "We're focusing on modern tools like 511 and freeway service patrols to deliver faster service while reducing the need for drivers to leave their vehicles in potentially dangerous conditions."
California
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
1 week ago

Cycling Safety at Intersections: My Rule for When the Driver Has a Stop Sign

The windows are so dark now, I can't see anything inside. No more eye contact. No more silent acknowledgment that I exist.
Bicycling
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Friday Video: RIP, The D.C. Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

Washington, D.C.'s streetcar project ended after a decade, serving as a lesson in urban transit planning and its challenges.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Immigrant truckers are enduring delays to get their driver's licenses back

Over 13,000 immigrant truckers await reinstatement of their commercial driver's licenses after a clerical error by the DMV, overseen by Judge Karin Schwartz.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

'Best Bikeshare in America': An Unexpected Community Launches Free, All-Electric Micromobility For Residents - Streetsblog USA

Heartland Bikeshare in Omaha offers free unlimited 60-minute rides for residents, promoting biking and challenging other communities to enhance their micromobility initiatives.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
2 weeks ago

Michigan Bill Would Require Seniors to Regularly Re-Take Their Drivers' Tests - Streetsblog USA

Michigan's new bill mandates annual driving tests for seniors starting at age 85, raising concerns about age-based regulations versus actual driving ability.
#traffic-violations
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Revealed: the train stations where your car is most likely to be clamped

Irish Rail took in more than €15m in parking fees from motorists, while also clamping nearly 4,300 cars at its stations over the last two years.
UK news
Toronto startup
from99% Invisible
2 weeks ago

Service Request #5: Is My Car in a Lot of Trouble? - 99% Invisible

Predatory towing involves companies impounding vehicles and demanding inflated fees, often using aggressive tactics and local spotters.
New York City
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

MTA rolls out realistic bus driver training simulators in the Bronx | amNewYork

The new technology allows drivers to see actual New York streets and experiences, which ultimately makes bus rides safer for customers. The more we can give them real tools to simulate what real life is like, the better they're going to be once they hit the road.
Alternative transportation
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway

Paul Cook fought a parking ticket in Los Angeles for 16 months, inspired by Gandhi's teachings on righteousness and justice.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
2 weeks ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Cheating brazen in new toll lanes

"Is everybody telling the truth? We're not sure," Program Director Kim Comstock told the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on Thursday.
California
New York City
fromCurbed
2 weeks ago

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Florida Town Gives New Residents Free Golf Carts to Replace Their Cars - Streetsblog USA

Babcock Ranch incentivizes residents to drive less by offering free golf carts with new home purchases, promoting a community focused on alternative transportation.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Park a Tesla In This Company's Lot and You Might Get a Ticket - Or Worse

At Stellantis headquarters, driving a company car gets you the best parking spots - but driving anything else can get you the boot. When the Jeep parent company ordered employees back to the office five days a week at its Auburn Hills, Michigan campus, workers discovered that parking a Tesla or Hyundai in a spot reserved for Stellantis vehicles could earn them a ticket from security.
Cars
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

DOT reminds delivery apps they must give drivers protective equipment, get them to complete new safety course | amNewYork

Delivery apps must provide safety equipment and training for their workers to address rising safety concerns in New York City.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Speeders beware: 125 traffic cameras are coming to L.A., along with hefty fines. What you need to know

Los Angeles will install 125 speed cameras to combat speeding and reduce traffic fatalities in school zones and high-accident areas.
fromBusline News
1 week ago

ENC Named To Washington State DES Statewide Transit Bus Contract - Busline News

Being named to the Washington State DES contract is a significant milestone for ENC and a testament to the strength of our product portfolio. This contract gives transit agencies across the region a streamlined path to American-made, Altoona-tested heavy-duty buses in every major propulsion category.
Alternative transportation
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility

A 12-year-old boy, Emmet Zodrow, was critically injured by a car driven by an elderly woman who confused the brake and gas pedals.
#traffic-safety
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

As parents age, their children face hard choices about when to take the car keys

Older drivers may face declining skills, prompting family members to intervene regarding their ability to drive safely.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Why fully self-driving cars are almost impossible

Despite significant investments and technological advancements, the reality is that no vehicle currently operating on public roads can be classified as fully autonomous. The complexities of real-world driving conditions present insurmountable challenges.
Cars
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

S.F. Judge Decides Utterly Reckless Driving is Not a Serious Crime - Streetsblog San Francisco

Judge Chan's ruling allows Mary Fong Lau to avoid jail time despite causing a fatal accident, raising concerns about accountability for reckless driving.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Not carpooling? You may soon be able to use HOV lanes anyway in off-peak hours | CBC News

Gridlock is costing our economy billions of dollars every year and robbing Ontario drivers of valuable time and quality of life. He added the changes would help keep drivers moving across the province.
Canada news
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Caltrans increases speed limit on dangerous Bay Area highway

"While it's a small adjustment, 5 miles in either direction, we're hoping this is one of the ways to improve safety on this corridor."
California
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: 16 Vehicles Involved in Bay Bridge Sideshow Seized, Impounded

CHP seized 16 vehicles and impounded them for 30 days following a reckless sideshow on the Bay Bridge that blocked all westbound lanes during Christmas.
Law
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

MTA Demands Albany Deal With Toll Evasion Already - Streetsblog New York City

Unpaid tolls owed to the MTA have doubled from $147 million in 2022 to nearly $350 million, with drivers ignoring mailed invoices while Albany legislators resist granting enforcement powers.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Waymos Are a Huge Drain on Public Resources, Government Data Shows

Autonomous vehicles operating in cities like San Francisco drain public resources through frequent malfunctions while prioritizing corporate profits over public safety.
California
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

California Cracking Down On Supercar Owners Illegally Using Montana License Plates - Above the Law

California is cracking down on residents using Montana LLC registrations to evade sales taxes and emissions rules on luxury vehicles.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Warning over little-known licence rule that carries 1,000 fine

Young UK drivers aged 18-27 face disproportionate risk of £1,000 fines due to outdated personal details on their driving licences, with 8% having incorrect addresses and similar proportions having out-of-date information.
#bus-lane-enforcement
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

MTA's Lieber Asks City to Put More Cops on Bus Lane Enforcement - Streetsblog New York City

The MTA Chairman requests increased NYPD traffic enforcement agents to clear bus lanes at chronic bottleneck locations, as bus-mounted cameras alone cannot physically remove illegally parked vehicles or enforce against exempt emergency and municipal vehicles.
fromHoodline
2 months ago
New York City

MTA Expands Bus Lane Enforcement in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Drivers Face Rising Fines

New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

MTA's Lieber Asks City to Put More Cops on Bus Lane Enforcement - Streetsblog New York City

The MTA Chairman requests increased NYPD traffic enforcement agents to clear bus lanes at chronic bottleneck locations, as bus-mounted cameras alone cannot physically remove illegally parked vehicles or enforce against exempt emergency and municipal vehicles.
fromHoodline
2 months ago
New York City

MTA Expands Bus Lane Enforcement in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Drivers Face Rising Fines

California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Carpool lane cheater fail: 'Nice try - but jackets don't count,' CHP says

A California Highway Patrol officer caught a driver using a jacket wrapped around a passenger seat headrest to illegally use the carpool lane, resulting in a citation exceeding $400.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English

All truckers and pass drivers will have to take their commercial driver's license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry and get unqualified drivers off the road. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the latest effort Friday to ensure that drivers understand English well enough to read road signs and communicate with law enforcement officers. Florida already started administering its tests in English.
US politics
History
fromSmithsonian Magazine
2 months ago

The Driver's License Used to Say Who Can Drive. Now It Says a Lot About Who We Are

Driver's licenses evolved from simple paper permits into identity documents with personal data and security technology, supporting road safety and national security.
East Bay real estate
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Residents will need to get a city permit to park

East Palo Alto Council approved a residential parking permit program after modifying it to only affect neighborhoods where residents petition for permit zones, though permit pricing remains undetermined.
Law
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
2 months ago

How California DMV investigates medical suspensions of a driver's license

When the DMV receives a report of a condition affecting driving, it investigates and may suspend a license pending reexamination; vision exams may be required.
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

Evolution: the practical path to autonomous buses - Sustainable Bus

It's tempting to frame autonomous driving as a single leap. In public transport, adoption tends to be incremental - because the system is built for reliability, and new capabilities have to fit into daily operations without disrupting service. That is why a practical strategy is evolution, not revolution: introduce autonomy in a defined domain, learn safely in real operations, and expand capability step-by-step.
Artificial intelligence
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Mountain View Council votes to get rid of license plate cameras

While the Flock Safety pilot program demonstrated clear value in enhancing our ability to protect our community and help us solve crimes, I personally no longer have confidence in this particular vendor. - Police Chief Mike Canfield in a letter to the community regarding the decision to shut down the city's 30 Flock cameras.
Privacy technologies
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Parking Citations Are Most Frequent in the Financial District, Marina, North Beach, and SoMa

San Francisco's Financial District, Marina, North Beach, and SoMa receive the most parking citations per capita, primarily for street-cleaning violations and expired meters due to high commercial, tourist, and commuter traffic requiring heavier enforcement.
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

New DMV rules in NY could affect your license for 2 years

The changes, introduced as part of Governor Kathy Hochul's broader push to crack down on dangerous driving, are designed to make it easier for the state to identify repeat offenders and pull risky drivers off the road. The big headline? Points will linger longer-and you'll need fewer of them to trigger a suspension review. Under the new rules, the suspension threshold drops from 11 points to 10, meaning the margin for error just got slimmer.
US politics
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Is your state making school zones more dangerous?

Simple, evidence-based interventions like handwashing and automated speed-enforcement cameras dramatically reduce deaths, but social and political resistance can delay adoption.
#e-bike-registration
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
1 month ago
Bicycling

New York & California To Force Licence Plates on E-Bikes? | TWR Ep 72

New Jersey initiated e-bike registration requirements, prompting New York and California to consider similar license plate and registration bills that could establish a regulatory precedent.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

New E-Bike Legislation That Includes Mandatory License Plates Panned by Bike Safety Advocates - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 1942 would require registration, DMV-issued license plates, proof of ownership, and enforcement fines for Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes in California.
Bicycling
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
1 month ago

New York & California To Force Licence Plates on E-Bikes? | TWR Ep 72

New Jersey initiated e-bike registration requirements, prompting New York and California to consider similar license plate and registration bills that could establish a regulatory precedent.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

New E-Bike Legislation That Includes Mandatory License Plates Panned by Bike Safety Advocates - Streetsblog California

Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Trump administration says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures

American families should have confidence that our school bus and truck drivers are following every letter of the law and that starts with receiving proper training before getting behind the wheel, Duffy said.
US news
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Commentary: US DOT's Misguided War on Bikeways - Streetsblog USA

U.S. DOT rescinded bike-infrastructure grants despite evidence that protected bike lanes and trails save lives, reduce pollution, and do not increase congestion.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Action urged over violence against transport staff

Nearly 10,500 cases of workplace violence against London transport staff were recorded annually, causing serious injuries including broken bones and noses, with many incidents unreported.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Op/Ed: The Cameras We Fear and the Speed We Ignore - Streetsblog California

Both technologies involve cameras mounted on poles designed to read license plates, and at a moment when Americans are rightly more alert to the dangers of unchecked surveillance, it makes sense that people would approach any new camera with skepticism. But similarity at the surface is not sameness in design. These systems are built for different purposes, governed by different statutes, and constrained by different guardrails.
San Francisco
fromTheregister
1 month ago

DVSA doubles theory test deal to 700m with no explanation

Initially, £300 million was put forward as the maximum value of procurement, to run the service from September 2028 to September 2033, with a possible one-year extension. The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency later published two more notices, both putting the same price tag on the work, but to run the service for a maximum of seven years. In the most recent notice published last week, the maximum value went up to £700 million - excluding tax - for a maximum of nine years from September 2028 until September 2037.
UK news
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Millions of Californians had this placard. Then the DMV cracked down.

California DMV's enforcement reforms and sting operations sharply reduced disabled parking placard abuse and related citations statewide.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

DOT Re-Ups With Speed Camera Operator But Temp Tags Are Still Unticketable - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's speed cameras cannot issue fines to drivers with temporary tags because states don't provide registration information, costing the city tens of millions in lost revenue and compromising public safety.
fromKqed
2 months ago

These California Trucking Schools Broke State Laws. Regulators Couldn't Do Anything About It | KQED

The sudden closure derailed his career plans. A trucking job was a path forward, he said, a way to earn a better living than his current rotation of gig jobs, such as putting up blinds and detailing cars. He had quit working, paid about $2,000 in tuition and fees to attend the trucking school and was hiring a babysitter to take care of his two kids so he could attend class for a few hours each day.
California
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Automatic fines set to begin on B68, B60 and M57 bus routes Friday

CITYWIDE - THE MTA ON Wednesday issued a notice that Automated Camera Enforcement fines are set to begin on Friday, Feb. 6, on the B68, B60 and M57 bus routes. Vehicles caught improperly using busways and bus lanes, blocking bus stops or illegally double parked will receive summonses that start at $50 and escalate to $250 for repeat violators. Bus routes with automated enforcement on average have increased speeds by 5%, with some corridors seeing gains as high as 30%, according to the authority.
New York City
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