#traffic-enforcement
#traffic-enforcement

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.

1 day ago

Thursday's Headlines: Tisch Comes Clean Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD's crackdown on cyclists, including non-electric bikes, criticized as overly punitive and misrepresented by Commissioner Tisch.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

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.

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.

2 days ago

Brooklyn

Queens woman arrested following BQE collision that left a motorcyclist dead

Unlicensed driving contributed to a fatal motorcycle accident on the BQE.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

2 weeks ago

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.

2 days ago

Brooklyn

Queens woman arrested following BQE collision that left a motorcyclist dead

Unlicensed driving contributed to a fatal motorcycle accident on the BQE.

more#brooklyn

#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.

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.

3 days ago

UK news

The Irish Independent's View: Safety reset a good idea as road deaths leave country in shock

The death of Garda Flatley highlights the urgent need for improved road safety awareness and enforcement.

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

Motorists urged to slow down during frost as driver caught going double the speed limit in 60km/hr zone

Drivers are urged to slow down due to severe winter conditions, as Gardaí report significant speeding violations despite warnings.

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.

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.

3 days ago

UK news

The Irish Independent's View: Safety reset a good idea as road deaths leave country in shock

The death of Garda Flatley highlights the urgent need for improved road safety awareness and enforcement.

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

Motorists urged to slow down during frost as driver caught going double the speed limit in 60km/hr zone

Drivers are urged to slow down due to severe winter conditions, as Gardaí report significant speeding violations despite warnings.

more#road-safety

fromwww.cbc.ca

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.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

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.

#public-transportation

Alternative transportation

Freeze Frame: Fixed Cameras Are Speeding Up Buses In And Out of Bus Lanes - Streetsblog New York City

Bus-mounted traffic enforcement cameras are improving bus speeds and reducing crashes, leading to safer and faster commutes for riders.

fromBoston.com

2 weeks ago

Boston food

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.

more#public-transportation

Alternative transportation

Freeze Frame: Fixed Cameras Are Speeding Up Buses In And Out of Bus Lanes - Streetsblog New York City

Bus-mounted traffic enforcement cameras are improving bus speeds and reducing crashes, leading to safer and faster commutes for riders.

fromBoston.com

2 weeks ago

Boston food

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

3 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.

3 months ago

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.

fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com

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.

East Bay (California)

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

Increased law enforcement on New Year's Eve led to a quieter holiday despite numerous DUI arrests and traffic citations.

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

3 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.

3 months ago

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.

fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com

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.

East Bay (California)

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

Increased law enforcement on New Year's Eve led to a quieter holiday despite numerous DUI arrests and traffic citations.

more#public-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.

London politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Revealed: The London speed camera that saw 851 drivers fined in just 24 hours

London council criticized for excessive traffic fines from CCTV cameras creating no-go areas for motorists.

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.

#new-york-city

fromSupercar Blondie

Cars

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.

7 months ago

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.

8 months ago

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.

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.

7 months ago

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.

8 months ago

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.

more#new-york-city

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.