#traffic-enforcement
#traffic-enforcement

Toronto

Vandals strike Parkside Drive speed camera again, throw it into duck pond | CBC News

The Parkside Drive speed camera in Toronto has been vandalized for the third time, increasing concerns about public dissent against speed enforcement.

fromwww.cbc.ca

2 days ago

Toronto

9 speed cameras damaged in Vaughan, Ont.: police | CBC News

Vandalism of speed enforcement cameras in Vaughan is under investigation as police seek witnesses to help solve the cases.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto

Vandals strike Parkside Drive speed camera again, throw it into duck pond | CBC News

The Parkside Drive speed camera in Toronto has been vandalized for the third time, increasing concerns about public dissent against speed enforcement.

more#vandalism

fromBrooklyn Eagle

2 days ago

Bicycling

NYPD shifts to criminal summonses for cyclists

NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to cyclists for low-level offenses, raising concerns about the impact on regular cyclists and potential criminal records.

#daylighting-law

fromSFGATE

3 days ago

San Francisco

Calif. city issues thousands of tickets for a law that SF doesn't enforce

San Diego issued 4,200 tickets under the controversial daylighting law which is difficult to enforce.

fromLos Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Starting next year you could be fined for parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk in L.A.

California's daylighting law will enforce strict parking rules near crosswalks starting January 1, 2024, eliminating warnings for violations.

fromSFGATE

3 days ago

San Francisco

Calif. city issues thousands of tickets for a law that SF doesn't enforce

San Diego issued 4,200 tickets under the controversial daylighting law which is difficult to enforce.

fromLos Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Starting next year you could be fined for parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk in L.A.

California's daylighting law will enforce strict parking rules near crosswalks starting January 1, 2024, eliminating warnings for violations.

NYC politics

Tuesday's Headlines: Ivy Day in the Committee Room - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD faces criticism over racially biased policing amid hearing.

Traffic summons by NYPD has significantly decreased post-pandemic.

fromBKReader

4 days ago

Brooklyn

NYPD Targets Cyclists With Criminal Summonses for Minor Infractions

NYPD's new policy increases legal repercussions for cyclists and e-riders by issuing court summonses for minor traffic infractions.

Cars

They're a pain in the a$$!' Mayor Adams, NYPD roll out latest effort to crack down on ticket-evading ghost cars' | amNewYork

New York City is launching a Ghost Car Task Force to combat the use of fake license plates and improve road safety.

Miscellaneous

Congestion pricing: NYPD catching dozens of scofflaws, and even wanted criminals, in Manhattan toll enforcement operations | amNewYork

NYPD is increasing enforcement against vehicles with fake or obscured license plates in Manhattan's congestion relief zones.

Miscellaneous

Monday's Headlines: Violation Calculation Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD traffic enforcement has significantly decreased, which raises concerns about reckless driving and racial disparities in policing.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Analysis: NYPD's 'Precision Policing' of 'Jaywalking' Doesn't Add Up - Streetsblog New York City

The NYPD's ticketing for jaywalking lacks correlation with pedestrian injury rates, suggesting racial bias in enforcement practices.

1 week ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Ivy Day in the Committee Room - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD faces criticism over racially biased policing amid hearing.

Traffic summons by NYPD has significantly decreased post-pandemic.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

4 days ago

NYPD Targets Cyclists With Criminal Summonses for Minor Infractions

NYPD's new policy increases legal repercussions for cyclists and e-riders by issuing court summonses for minor traffic infractions.

Cars

They're a pain in the a$$!' Mayor Adams, NYPD roll out latest effort to crack down on ticket-evading ghost cars' | amNewYork

New York City is launching a Ghost Car Task Force to combat the use of fake license plates and improve road safety.

Miscellaneous

Congestion pricing: NYPD catching dozens of scofflaws, and even wanted criminals, in Manhattan toll enforcement operations | amNewYork

NYPD is increasing enforcement against vehicles with fake or obscured license plates in Manhattan's congestion relief zones.

Miscellaneous

Monday's Headlines: Violation Calculation Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD traffic enforcement has significantly decreased, which raises concerns about reckless driving and racial disparities in policing.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Analysis: NYPD's 'Precision Policing' of 'Jaywalking' Doesn't Add Up - Streetsblog New York City

The NYPD's ticketing for jaywalking lacks correlation with pedestrian injury rates, suggesting racial bias in enforcement practices.

Brooklyn Sees Sharp Rise in NYPD Traffic Stops, Arrests And Searches

Increased police traffic stops in Brooklyn led to more arrests and racial disparities, reflecting aggressive law enforcement tactics.

Boston food

fromBoston.com

1 week ago

MBTA plans to install cameras on buses to ticket cars in bus lanes

MBTA to introduce automated cameras on buses to enforce bus lane compliance, focusing on law adherence over revenue generation.

#public-safety

fromNew York City, NY Patch

NYC politics

New NYC obstructed license plate rules start on April 16

New NYC rules mandate clear visibility of license plates for enforcement of traffic laws.

NYC politics

New NYC Ghost License Plate Rules Begin This Week: What To Know

New rules in NYC will enforce strict regulations on license plates to combat the issue of obscured and fake plates.

fromPortlandTribune.com

2 weeks ago

Portland food

Portland police thwart illegal Saturday night street takeovers

Portland police effectively prevented large-scale street racing events on April 19 through proactive enforcement.

Miscellaneous

NYC drivers thwart speed cameras by covering lenses with fake flowers: 'Same as congestion pricing'

Drivers on Staten Island are using fake flowers to block speed cameras, prompting an investigation by the DOT and NYPD.

UK news

Nearly 2,000 speeding fines cancelled after camera error on notorious route as minister says issue 'very serious'

Gardaí are revoking nearly 2,000 speeding fines due to issues with a speed camera system.

Transport Minister emphasizes seriousness of the problem.

fromMiami Herald

Education

Have you received a ticket for passing a stopped school bus? We want to hear from you!

Miami-Dade's new camera system for school bus safety has generated over $5 million in citations, raising concerns about fairness and recourse for drivers.

fromNew York City, NY Patch

NYC politics

New NYC obstructed license plate rules start on April 16

New NYC rules mandate clear visibility of license plates for enforcement of traffic laws.

NYC politics

New NYC Ghost License Plate Rules Begin This Week: What To Know

New rules in NYC will enforce strict regulations on license plates to combat the issue of obscured and fake plates.

fromPortlandTribune.com

2 weeks ago

Portland food

Portland police thwart illegal Saturday night street takeovers

Portland police effectively prevented large-scale street racing events on April 19 through proactive enforcement.

Miscellaneous

NYC drivers thwart speed cameras by covering lenses with fake flowers: 'Same as congestion pricing'

Drivers on Staten Island are using fake flowers to block speed cameras, prompting an investigation by the DOT and NYPD.

UK news

Nearly 2,000 speeding fines cancelled after camera error on notorious route as minister says issue 'very serious'

Gardaí are revoking nearly 2,000 speeding fines due to issues with a speed camera system.

Transport Minister emphasizes seriousness of the problem.

fromMiami Herald

Education

Have you received a ticket for passing a stopped school bus? We want to hear from you!

Miami-Dade's new camera system for school bus safety has generated over $5 million in citations, raising concerns about fairness and recourse for drivers.

more#public-safety

#road-safety

fromTime Out New York

The new NYC license plate rules are starting this week: what you should know

New York City is implementing strict rules against obstructed and fake license plates to enhance traffic law enforcement.

NYC politics

Exclusive: Cops Writing 15% of Their Red Light Tix to Cyclists, Who are Just 2% of Road Users - Streetsblog New York City

Bicyclists receive disproportionate red-light tickets despite low accident rates, raising concerns about police priorities regarding road safety.

fromThe Local France

France news

France rolls out 'flash free' speed cameras

France is adopting 'flash free' speed cameras that issue tickets without prior warning.

Beer

Safety appeal issued by gardai, RSA and Irish Coast Guard ahead of St Patrick's bank holiday weekend

St. Patrick's Day festivities will see increased road safety enforcement to prevent fatalities and serious injuries during the busy holiday weekend.

Cars

One in three people killed or seriously injured in Irish road crashes under age 30

Drivers are urged to ensure safety over the Easter weekend by avoiding intoxicated driving.

Miscellaneous

Ireland suffers road death every two days so far in 2025

Gardaí express concern as over 580 drivers were caught speeding during a safety campaign, reflecting ongoing road safety issues.

fromTime Out New York

The new NYC license plate rules are starting this week: what you should know

New York City is implementing strict rules against obstructed and fake license plates to enhance traffic law enforcement.

NYC politics

Exclusive: Cops Writing 15% of Their Red Light Tix to Cyclists, Who are Just 2% of Road Users - Streetsblog New York City

Bicyclists receive disproportionate red-light tickets despite low accident rates, raising concerns about police priorities regarding road safety.

fromThe Local France

France news

France rolls out 'flash free' speed cameras

France is adopting 'flash free' speed cameras that issue tickets without prior warning.

Beer

Safety appeal issued by gardai, RSA and Irish Coast Guard ahead of St Patrick's bank holiday weekend

St. Patrick's Day festivities will see increased road safety enforcement to prevent fatalities and serious injuries during the busy holiday weekend.

Cars

One in three people killed or seriously injured in Irish road crashes under age 30

Drivers are urged to ensure safety over the Easter weekend by avoiding intoxicated driving.

Miscellaneous

Ireland suffers road death every two days so far in 2025

Gardaí express concern as over 580 drivers were caught speeding during a safety campaign, reflecting ongoing road safety issues.

more#road-safety

fromNewsday

NYC politics

Nassau joins 'ghost vehicle' task force, while Suffolk considers move

Nassau County police are now targeting "ghost vehicles" to combat license plate fraud amidst significant toll revenue losses.

fromPadailypost

5 years ago

San Francisco

From the archives: Police chief retires, says her departure was unrelated to red-light camera scandal

Susan Manheimer retires after 19 years as police chief amid controversy over red-light camera program and timing issues with yellow lights.

Traffic tickets: MTA adds more cameras on NYC bus routes to crackdown on bus lane violations

Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE) will start issuing fines to drivers obstructing bus lanes to improve NYC bus efficiency.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Motorists have nearly 2,000 penalty points and fines cancelled after speed camera error on notorious route

Gardaí revoked nearly 2,000 speeding fines due to errors with speed camera readings.

Inaccuracies in the static speed camera system prompted the cancellation of penalties.

UK news

Miscellaneous

Bromley Waitrose customers wrongly fined 'due to faulty traffic camera'

Faulty traffic cameras wrongly fined Bromley Waitrose shoppers, leading to appeals and questioning their legality.

New York City facing plague of 'ghost cars'

New York City's ghost cars problem, involving fake license plates, is increasing, linking lost revenue to potential violent crime.

San Francisco

Make No Mistake: The 2024 Pedestrian Death Crisis is Due to Driving - Streetsblog New York City

The rise in pedestrian fatalities in 2024 is primarily linked to an increase in driving.

Targeted enforcement and respect for road rules are crucial for improving street safety.

Miscellaneous

Exclusive | NYC drivers devise clever ways to conceal license plate numbers as congestion toll takes effect

Drivers in NYC are using low-tech methods to obscure license plates, potentially to avoid the new congestion toll.

Cars

NYC 'car addict' sues after his $315K Lamborghini supercar gets ticket from noise camera

A New York driver contests an $800 noise camera ticket, asserting his Lamborghini is legal and untampered, challenging the city's noise enforcement policy.

fromsilive

NYC real estate

More than 130 vehicles impounded, 20 arrested during recent NYC operations targeting toll evaders

Intensive operations are being implemented to combat toll evasion and ghost vehicle usage at NYC bridges.

Cars

fromSupercar Blondie

New York City facing plague of 'ghost cars'

New York City's ghost cars problem, involving fake license plates, is increasing, linking lost revenue to potential violent crime.

San Francisco

Make No Mistake: The 2024 Pedestrian Death Crisis is Due to Driving - Streetsblog New York City

The rise in pedestrian fatalities in 2024 is primarily linked to an increase in driving.

Targeted enforcement and respect for road rules are crucial for improving street safety.

Miscellaneous

Exclusive | NYC drivers devise clever ways to conceal license plate numbers as congestion toll takes effect

Drivers in NYC are using low-tech methods to obscure license plates, potentially to avoid the new congestion toll.

Cars

NYC 'car addict' sues after his $315K Lamborghini supercar gets ticket from noise camera

A New York driver contests an $800 noise camera ticket, asserting his Lamborghini is legal and untampered, challenging the city's noise enforcement policy.

fromsilive

NYC real estate

More than 130 vehicles impounded, 20 arrested during recent NYC operations targeting toll evaders

Intensive operations are being implemented to combat toll evasion and ghost vehicle usage at NYC bridges.

more#new-york-city

fromThe Mercury News

Miscellaneous

Drunken driving crashes, public intoxication citations mark Santa Cruz County's New Year's Eve

Increased law enforcement led to a quieter New Year's celebration despite numerous DUI arrests and traffic violations in Santa Cruz.

The trend in downtown crowd sizes has been declining since 2013, indicating a shift in New Year's Eve celebrations.

fromWIRED

Miscellaneous

Hackers Can Jailbreak Digital License Plates to Make Others Pay Their Tolls and Tickets

Digital license plates can be hacked allowing users to change their display, posing significant risks for traffic ticket evasion and misattribution of violations.

fromABC7 San Francisco

5 months ago

Cars

Here's how much money SF's 33 new speed cameras are expected to generate in fines

San Francisco will implement speed cameras by early 2025 to deter speeding and issue fines starting at $50.

Speeding fines in San Francisco escalate based on the severity of the infraction, with a maximum fine of $500.

fromBoston.com

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

North Shore city councilor accused of harassing Trump supporters

The councilor claims his actions were meant to enforce traffic laws, not politically motivated.

fromwww.bbc.com

London

TfL income from fines on major routes rises to 89m

Income from penalty charge notices in London soared by 57% in five years, raising concerns about reliance on fines for revenue.

EU data protection

Revealed: The counties with the highest rate of parking fines last year after councils increased traffic wardens

Significant increase in parking fines in Ireland in 2023 generates over €14 million for local councils.

New York City