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Another 100-Vehicle Sideshow Shut Down the Bay Bridge Saturday Night

Multiple sideshows during a violent night in Oakland highlight concerns over public safety and the ongoing struggle against reckless driving events.

Exclusive | Outgoing NYC Chancellor David Banks' car hit with 18 tickets for speeding in school zones

Education Chancellor David Banks is criticized for his security detail receiving numerous speeding violations, raising concerns about student safety in school zones.

Totaled Jerk: Reckless Driver Swerves Around School Bus, Crashes in Queens - Streetsblog New York City

Speed-camera tickets do not count on driver's records, allowing repeat offenders to continue driving despite dangerous behavior.

Why Bill de Blasio Is Cracking Down on Ice Cream Truck Men

New York City's crackdown on ice cream trucks highlights tensions between public safety and enforcement priorities amid more pressing urban issues.

'Wild West': Boston cracks down on reckless food delivery drivers

Boston officials demand answers from food delivery companies over dangerous behavior by workers on mopeds and scooters.

Stunt driving charges laid against 2 men after motorcycle crash in Whitby | CBC News

Two men charged with stunt driving after motorcycles weave through traffic at high speeds, resulting in a crash and serious injuries to one rider.

Another 100-Vehicle Sideshow Shut Down the Bay Bridge Saturday Night

Multiple sideshows during a violent night in Oakland highlight concerns over public safety and the ongoing struggle against reckless driving events.

Exclusive | Outgoing NYC Chancellor David Banks' car hit with 18 tickets for speeding in school zones

Education Chancellor David Banks is criticized for his security detail receiving numerous speeding violations, raising concerns about student safety in school zones.

Totaled Jerk: Reckless Driver Swerves Around School Bus, Crashes in Queens - Streetsblog New York City

Speed-camera tickets do not count on driver's records, allowing repeat offenders to continue driving despite dangerous behavior.

Why Bill de Blasio Is Cracking Down on Ice Cream Truck Men

New York City's crackdown on ice cream trucks highlights tensions between public safety and enforcement priorities amid more pressing urban issues.

'Wild West': Boston cracks down on reckless food delivery drivers

Boston officials demand answers from food delivery companies over dangerous behavior by workers on mopeds and scooters.

Stunt driving charges laid against 2 men after motorcycle crash in Whitby | CBC News

Two men charged with stunt driving after motorcycles weave through traffic at high speeds, resulting in a crash and serious injuries to one rider.
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Hot Pursuit: NYPD Chases Still Surging Unleashing Danger on City Streets - Streetsblog New York City

Drivers seek to avoid NYPD chases, leading to a surge despite risks and past media coverage.

Study Exposes NYPD's 'Systemic Failure' To Enforce Safety-Related Parking Violations - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD's rapid response to parking complaints reveals potential dismissal without proper verification, leading to inconsistent enforcement of traffic laws.

Hot Pursuit: NYPD Chases Still Surging Unleashing Danger on City Streets - Streetsblog New York City

Drivers seek to avoid NYPD chases, leading to a surge despite risks and past media coverage.

Study Exposes NYPD's 'Systemic Failure' To Enforce Safety-Related Parking Violations - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD's rapid response to parking complaints reveals potential dismissal without proper verification, leading to inconsistent enforcement of traffic laws.
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#hit-and-run

Bensonhurst Cyclist Killed in Collision With Out-of-Control Elderly Driver

A 62-year-old cyclist was killed in Bensonhurst after being struck by an 81-year-old driver who was attempting to flee the scene of a collision with a school bus.
The driver, Guy Saladino, was charged with manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and traffic violations.

Greenfield man charged in hit-and-run that seriously injured 2 pedestrians

Vladimir Sinigur faces charges for a hit-and-run incident after injuring two pedestrians and fleeing the scene.

Bensonhurst Cyclist Killed in Collision With Out-of-Control Elderly Driver

A 62-year-old cyclist was killed in Bensonhurst after being struck by an 81-year-old driver who was attempting to flee the scene of a collision with a school bus.
The driver, Guy Saladino, was charged with manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and traffic violations.

Greenfield man charged in hit-and-run that seriously injured 2 pedestrians

Vladimir Sinigur faces charges for a hit-and-run incident after injuring two pedestrians and fleeing the scene.
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Suspect In Two Hit-and-Run Collisions, Including One Involving a Child, Arrested After Chase In San Francisco

Police chase in San Francisco after hit-and-run involving multiple pedestrians, suspect arrested with non-life-threatening injuries.

Motorcyclist allegedly going 250 km/h charged after posting chase video online | CBC News

A motorcyclist was arrested after posting videos of high-speed police chases on social media, risking lives for online fame.

Watch as man tries to drive wrong way down the A1 in police chase

Unlicensed driver jailed after dangerous high-speed police chase.

Suspect In Two Hit-and-Run Collisions, Including One Involving a Child, Arrested After Chase In San Francisco

Police chase in San Francisco after hit-and-run involving multiple pedestrians, suspect arrested with non-life-threatening injuries.

Motorcyclist allegedly going 250 km/h charged after posting chase video online | CBC News

A motorcyclist was arrested after posting videos of high-speed police chases on social media, risking lives for online fame.

Watch as man tries to drive wrong way down the A1 in police chase

Unlicensed driver jailed after dangerous high-speed police chase.
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Nearly 1,000 Lycra lout' cyclists fined in City police crackdown

Almost 1,000 cyclists fined for jumping red lights in busy road junction crackdown.

Op-Ed | Ghost plates are defunding transit and making streets more dangerous. But we ain't afraid of no ghosts. | amNewYork

The rise of ghost plates during the pandemic is causing significant revenue loss for New York City, impacting essential infrastructure funding.

MTA keeping pressure on toll evaders and ghost plate vehicles at New York's bridges and crossings

The MTA is intensifying efforts to address toll evasion, with substantial fines and impoundments reported in recent enforcement operations.

Traffic wardens attacked by angry motorist after issuing parking ticket

A Coventry driver was convicted of assault after violently reacting to a parking ticket, highlighting risks faced by traffic wardens.

Interagency Task Force Formed to Remove Ghost Cars

The ghost car task force aims to remove untraceable cars with altered license plates from NYC streets.
The task force involves multiple agencies and has impounded cars, issued summonses, and made arrests.

London police cracking down on cyclists dodging red lights

City of London Police issued 944 fines to cyclists for disregarding red lights, aiming to enhance safety and compliance among cyclists.

Nearly 1,000 Lycra lout' cyclists fined in City police crackdown

Almost 1,000 cyclists fined for jumping red lights in busy road junction crackdown.

Op-Ed | Ghost plates are defunding transit and making streets more dangerous. But we ain't afraid of no ghosts. | amNewYork

The rise of ghost plates during the pandemic is causing significant revenue loss for New York City, impacting essential infrastructure funding.

MTA keeping pressure on toll evaders and ghost plate vehicles at New York's bridges and crossings

The MTA is intensifying efforts to address toll evasion, with substantial fines and impoundments reported in recent enforcement operations.

Traffic wardens attacked by angry motorist after issuing parking ticket

A Coventry driver was convicted of assault after violently reacting to a parking ticket, highlighting risks faced by traffic wardens.

Interagency Task Force Formed to Remove Ghost Cars

The ghost car task force aims to remove untraceable cars with altered license plates from NYC streets.
The task force involves multiple agencies and has impounded cars, issued summonses, and made arrests.

London police cracking down on cyclists dodging red lights

City of London Police issued 944 fines to cyclists for disregarding red lights, aiming to enhance safety and compliance among cyclists.
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DMV knowledge test no longer required for California drivers 70 and older

Older drivers (70+) in California can renew licenses without a knowledge test, enhancing DMV customer service.
#safety-measures

On the road with the undercover garda lorry that catches distracted drivers using phones at the wheel

Ireland's gardaí are adopting a new roads policing strategy using unmarked lorries to catch traffic violations more effectively.

City pleads with state lawmakers to reauthorize, expand red light camera program | amNewYork

Red light cameras save lives.

On the road with the undercover garda lorry that catches distracted drivers using phones at the wheel

Ireland's gardaí are adopting a new roads policing strategy using unmarked lorries to catch traffic violations more effectively.

City pleads with state lawmakers to reauthorize, expand red light camera program | amNewYork

Red light cameras save lives.
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'I suspect my son is putting green diesel in the family car and I'm afraid of getting caught. How can I stop him?'

Educating young drivers about responsibilities and risks is crucial to avoid legal trouble and ensure family safety.

Good Morning, News: Carmen's Continued, Calamitous Car Crisis, Shrooms Supporters Seek Strategy, and JD Vance Remains Evil (Deeply Dangerous and Delusional)

Carmen Rubio's parking violations and recent incident could severely impact her mayoral campaign.
#road-safety

This Company Will Help Cities End Stop-Sign Running - Free! - Streetsblog USA

The Start-Up Stop For Kids aims to reduce stop-sign running in America using AI, motivated by a personal family tragedy.
This automated enforcement initiative underscores the severe risk posed by stop-sign violations, with 700,000 annual crashes reported.

Driver who killed jogger to be jailed on UK return

Rashid Ali, convicted of causing death by dangerous driving, faces a five-year prison sentence if he returns to the UK.

This Company Will Help Cities End Stop-Sign Running - Free! - Streetsblog USA

The Start-Up Stop For Kids aims to reduce stop-sign running in America using AI, motivated by a personal family tragedy.
This automated enforcement initiative underscores the severe risk posed by stop-sign violations, with 700,000 annual crashes reported.

Driver who killed jogger to be jailed on UK return

Rashid Ali, convicted of causing death by dangerous driving, faces a five-year prison sentence if he returns to the UK.
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Drivers fined for doing doughnuts and revving engines in supercars' near Buckingham Palace

Supercar drivers performing dangerous maneuvers near Buckingham Palace received fines due to noise violations and anti-social behavior.
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Parents warned they could face 1,000 fines for common school run mistakes

Parents should avoid common driving mistakes on the school run to prevent fines.

More than half of UK drivers face fines for minor errors like U-turns

More than half of drivers could face fines for minor traffic violations under new council powers.
New laws aim to improve air quality and encourage sustainable travel choices by allowing councils to fine motorists for moving traffic violations.

Parents warned they could face 1,000 fines for common school run mistakes

Parents should avoid common driving mistakes on the school run to prevent fines.

More than half of UK drivers face fines for minor errors like U-turns

More than half of drivers could face fines for minor traffic violations under new council powers.
New laws aim to improve air quality and encourage sustainable travel choices by allowing councils to fine motorists for moving traffic violations.
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Trying to outrun Ukrainian drones? Kursk traffic cams still issue speeding tickets.

Russians in Kursk are receiving speeding fines due to fleeing from Ukrainian attack drones, highlighting the absurdity of modern conflict.
#legislation

Driverless cars won't be ticketed in last-minute about-face for CA state bill

The amended bill ensures self-driving car companies won't face tickets, only notices of non-compliance reported to the DMV.

EU countries to extend range of offences foreign drivers can be fined for

New rules in the EU aim to improve enforcement of traffic violations by non-resident drivers through cross-border cooperation and collaboration among national authorities.

Driverless cars won't be ticketed in last-minute about-face for CA state bill

The amended bill ensures self-driving car companies won't face tickets, only notices of non-compliance reported to the DMV.

EU countries to extend range of offences foreign drivers can be fined for

New rules in the EU aim to improve enforcement of traffic violations by non-resident drivers through cross-border cooperation and collaboration among national authorities.
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Georgia LB has reckless driving charges dropped

Smael Mondon avoided racing charges, resolving the situation by accepting responsibility for lesser offense with no impact on his driving record.

Exclusive | Speeding NYC Comptroller Brad Lander lied about paying traffic tickets on time, late fees

Brad Lander misrepresented his traffic ticket payments, claiming he paid on time despite accruing late fees, raising questions about his credibility as a mayoral candidate.

Exclusive | Speed-demon owner of 'Hamas Truck' that's terrorizing Jewish NYC neighborhood uses fake plates to avoid tickets: records

A truck with antisemitic messages belongs to a driver who has evaded traffic fines using fake plates and has committed numerous traffic violations.
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NYC start-up founder Sophia D'Antoine, 30, dies after being mowed down crossing UES street

Sophia D'Antoine, a young cybersecurity research firm founder, tragically passed away after being struck by a speeding SUV.
The incident involved a 2017 Land Rover hitting D'Antoine, subsequently causing a head-on collision with a taxi and another parked SUV.

Zac Goldsmith banned from driving after he was caught speeding 7 times in 9 months

Zac Goldsmith banned from driving for a year for multiple speeding offences
Goldsmith caught speeding on various roads and motorways at different occasions

Cyclists fined after being caught riding through red light by unmarked police car

Four cyclists fined for running red light in Surrey.
Surrey Police filmed the incident and shared the video on social media.

An Idealistic Cop, a Forbidden Ticket and a Police Career on the Brink

Police officer struggles with the pressure to let off drivers with 'get out of jail free cards'
Officer's moral obligation and stubbornness lead him to defy the system and write tickets
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