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3 hours ago

Man killed after business arrangement 'went sour'

Prosecutor James Brown KC stated that Wazabanga and Belfon did not intend to kill Aladejana but wanted to confront him about a grievance related to a failed business arrangement.
UK news
#parking-enforcement
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day 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.
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago
New York City

Rampant Placard Abuse is Mucking Up This Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

Illegal parking placards are obstructing truck delivery zones and bike lanes in downtown Brooklyn, prompting calls for better enforcement from the Department of Transportation.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day 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.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Rampant Placard Abuse is Mucking Up This Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

Illegal parking placards are obstructing truck delivery zones and bike lanes in downtown Brooklyn, prompting calls for better enforcement from the Department of Transportation.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Mass. 4th grader struck, killed by car

A 10-year-old girl named Marleigh Guevara died after being struck by a car in Webster.
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day 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.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Person wanted by ICE 'nearly crushed' agent with car in Quincy, officials say

The incident occurred when ICE agents attempted to make a 'targeted arrest' on Bigelow Street in Quincy just after 11 a.m. Agents stopped the person's vehicle and exited their own. The person who they pulled over then tried to 'evade arrest' and 'nearly crushed a special agent' with their vehicle.
Washington DC
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Pre-dawn Rosemead street takeover ends with four hospitalized with gunshots

Four people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds during a street takeover in Rosemead, with all victims in stable condition as investigations continue.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
3 days 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
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Woman charged with impaired operation following collision in Mississauga: Peel police | CBC News

Peel police reported that the two-vehicle collision involved a red Ford Explorer SUV and a Volkswagen SUV, each carrying two people. All four individuals were taken to hospital with injuries ranging from minor to serious, but none were life-threatening.
Toronto startup
#arson
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damages, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromLAmag
5 days ago

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in NYPD Vehicle Arson Case

A Brooklyn man pleaded guilty to arson, destroying 11 NYPD vehicles, facing up to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
5 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 10 NYPD vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damages, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromLAmag
5 days ago

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in NYPD Vehicle Arson Case

A Brooklyn man pleaded guilty to arson, destroying 11 NYPD vehicles, facing up to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
5 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 10 NYPD vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage.
fromPadailypost
5 days 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
Austin
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage | TechCrunch

Concerns about autonomous vehicles in Mueller Lake arose after a duck was killed by an Avride vehicle, prompting community outrage and safety evaluations.
Upper West Side
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Maniac slashes passerby in random attack outside NYC Flatiron District hot spot: sources

A man was slashed in an unprovoked attack in Manhattan, with the suspect still at large and the victim in stable condition.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Rush hour commuters hit by severe disruption as Justice Minister warns protesters: 'no one is above the law'

Protests in Galway and Dublin disrupt fuel supplies, with demonstrators blocking ports and city centers over rising fuel prices.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days 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.
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

New police chief likes being the good guy

Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed.
Mission District
NYC politics
fromwww.foxnews.com
1 day ago

Gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon cop convicted of manslaughter in death of fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman plans to pardon Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for the death of a fleeing suspect, calling the sentence unjust.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

Protests in Dublin have escalated unexpectedly, reflecting public anger and loss of confidence in the Government.
#hit-and-run
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Person killed in early-morning hit and run at Mass. and Cass

A hit-and-run incident at Mass. and Cass resulted in one death, with the driver fleeing the scene before police arrived.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Person killed in early-morning hit and run at Mass. and Cass

A hit-and-run incident at Mass. and Cass resulted in one death, with the driver fleeing the scene before police arrived.
New York City
fromInsideHook
2 days 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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Unexplained death after Inglewood traffic stop sparks outcry, calls for police body cameras

Bryan Bostic died after a police stop, prompting calls for an independent investigation due to lack of information from authorities.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Motorist caught behind the wheel in Kildare was already serving 75-year driving ban

The driver had been disqualified from driving in 2017, and with five active driving disqualifications to his name, gardaí confirmed he won't legally be allowed back on the road until 2092.
UK news
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Shocking scenes as youths go on the rampage in south London in crazed car mayhem

Youths clashed violently in south London, causing concern among local residents and prompting police investigations.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Family of Stephenson King Jr., the man killed by Boston police officer now charged with manslaughter, demands transparency

Family of Stephenson King Jr. demands release of body-camera footage following his fatal shooting by a Boston police officer.
#traffic-safety
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 week ago

Key New York City DAs Back Hochul on 'Stop Super Speeders' - Streetsblog Empire State

District attorneys in New York support speed-limiting devices for repeat reckless drivers to enhance public safety and reduce traffic fatalities.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
US politics

"Stop Super Speeders Act" Takes Aim at California's Most Dangerous Drivers - Streetsblog California

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 week ago

Key New York City DAs Back Hochul on 'Stop Super Speeders' - Streetsblog Empire State

District attorneys in New York support speed-limiting devices for repeat reckless drivers to enhance public safety and reduce traffic fatalities.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
US politics

"Stop Super Speeders Act" Takes Aim at California's Most Dangerous Drivers - Streetsblog California

Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

People who give a courtesy wave to drivers that let them pass usually display these 7 traits that reveal far more about their character than a single gesture in traffic ever should - Silicon Canals

A simple courtesy wave reveals a person's strong sense of fairness and reciprocity in social interactions.
#lapd
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 weeks ago

Traffic Violation! License Plate Reader Mission Creep Is Already Here

In December 2025, Georgia State Patrol ticketed a motorcyclist for holding a cell phone in his hand, captured on Flock Camera, raising concerns about ALPR misuse.
Privacy technologies
#road-rage
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago

Viral Newport Beach Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest, Highlights Limits of Painted Bike Lanes - Streetsblog California

A violent road rage incident against cyclists in Newport Beach led to an arrest and raised concerns about driver behavior and bike infrastructure.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago

Viral Newport Beach Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest, Highlights Limits of Painted Bike Lanes - Streetsblog California

A violent road rage incident against cyclists in Newport Beach led to an arrest and raised concerns about driver behavior and bike infrastructure.
#reckless-driving
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

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.
fromYahoo News
1 month ago
New York City

New York City's Worst Speeders and the Bill Proposed to Stop Them

New York City's ten most reckless drivers have accumulated thousands of speeding tickets and paid substantial fines, yet continue driving dangerously on city streets, highways, and school zones without meaningful consequences.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks 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.
New York City
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

New York City's Worst Speeders and the Bill Proposed to Stop Them

New York City's ten most reckless drivers have accumulated thousands of speeding tickets and paid substantial fines, yet continue driving dangerously on city streets, highways, and school zones without meaningful consequences.
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
New York City

Family of NJ man shot by NYPD wants time with Mamdani to talk about injuries, police reform | amNewYork

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

FLIP THE SWITCH: Brooklyn Panel Asks DOT To Take Over Parking Enforcement From NYPD - Streetsblog New York City

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
New York City

NYPD cop indicted in 2 on-duty clashes - including stand-off with man who 'called out' his wild driving

New York City
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NYPD fires officer who drove wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway, killing 2

An NYPD officer was fired for reckless driving and failing to assist victims after pursuing a pickup truck that caused a fatal crash.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Family of NJ man shot by NYPD wants time with Mamdani to talk about injuries, police reform | amNewYork

Kishan Patel's family seeks police reform and an apology from the NYPD after his shooting by an officer during a road rage incident.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

FLIP THE SWITCH: Brooklyn Panel Asks DOT To Take Over Parking Enforcement From NYPD - Streetsblog New York City

The Brooklyn panel recommends transferring parking enforcement from NYPD back to the Department of Transportation for better traffic management.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
New York City

NYPD cop indicted in 2 on-duty clashes - including stand-off with man who 'called out' his wild driving

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Mamdani On Notice Edition - Streetsblog New York City

82% of police officers at Staten Island's 120th Precinct received multiple reckless driving tickets, raising concerns about their parking privileges.
#assault
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Southbridge woman tried to hit teen with car while driving with daughter, police say

A Southbridge woman faces multiple charges for attempting to hit a teenage girl with her car in retaliation for a prior altercation.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Brooklyn grandma viciously beaten after asking women to pick up their dogs' poop

A 75-year-old woman was brutally attacked after asking dog owners to clean up after their pets.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Southbridge woman tried to hit teen with car while driving with daughter, police say

A Southbridge woman faces multiple charges for attempting to hit a teenage girl with her car in retaliation for a prior altercation.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Brooklyn grandma viciously beaten after asking women to pick up their dogs' poop

A 75-year-old woman was brutally attacked after asking dog owners to clean up after their pets.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters

Authorities shot tear gas and pepper balls into the crowd, leaving at least one teen with an eye wound and others with skin burns, according to demonstrators and police.
US news
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op- Ed | Hochul's proposed auto insurance reforms would be a death sentence' for traffic violence victims | amNewYork

Proposed changes to auto insurance laws in New York may harm victims of traffic accidents by limiting their recovery options and redefining serious injuries.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Bronx motocycle driver dies after smashing into MTA bus: cops

The motorcycle driver, identified as 32-year-old Andy Peralta, made a left turn onto West Mosholu Parkway South after traveling northbound on Jerome Avenue, driving against traffic before colliding with the bus.
New York City
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Brooklyn Woman Arrested in Broadway Junction Hit-and-Run

Zaria Pope faces felony charges for fleeing a deadly crash that killed a pedestrian in Brownsville last summer.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Boston man charged with sexually assaulting MBTA bus driver

Michael Vandenbroeke faces multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an MBTA bus driver, with a history of violent offenses since 2005.
New York City
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

MTA bus driver recovering in hospital after being attacked on the job

An MTA bus driver was attacked after a minor collision, resulting in serious injuries and raising concerns among transit workers.
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Reckless Driver Kills Cyclist, Injures Four Others in Harlem Crash That Shows Need For Speed Caps - Streetsblog New York City

A reckless driver killed one cyclist and injured three others in a high-speed crash in Harlem.
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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Councillor calls for action on illegal car meets

Westminster Council faces criticism for delayed action on illegal car meets, with a councillor demanding high-friction road surfacing and court injunctions to enhance public safety.
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

How US police corruption actually works, according to a former NYPD cop

Former NYPD officer Mike Dowd, convicted of drug-related corruption, explains how police corruption develops within precincts and advocates for improved accountability measures.
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
NYC parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Police, school district write checks to settle teen's suit alleging excessive force by police

Atherton town government and Sequoia Union High School District settled a lawsuit for $560,000 with a student after police forcibly detained him at school over a toy water gun incident.
Health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Are YOU a 'Gangster' driver? The worst driving positions for you

Poor driving posture—raised shoulders, over-reclining, sitting too far back, or sitting too close—can cause neck, shoulder, spine, pelvis and hip strain; relax and adjust.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

What's A Transportation Reformer's Role In the Fight Against ICE Violence? - Streetsblog USA

Transportation reform can reduce violent policing and support resistance to aggressive ICE deportations by remaking systems that enable state violence.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose police: Driver attacks, breaks officer's nose during traffic stop

A San Jose police officer suffered a broken nose after being punched during a traffic stop; the suspect was arrested and faces assault and felony evading charges.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

State Police sergeant charged with assaulting driver during traffic stop

During the traffic stop, Daoust allegedly used force on the driver, "including physical force" and the deployment of pepper spray, the DA said. Noble said State Police "escalated the incident" and referred it to the DA for a review. State Police relieved Daoust of duty and suspended him without pay, the agency said.
US news
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC's worst Super Speeders': Safe streets advocates highlight dangers of reckless drivers in push for speed-limiting devices bill | amNewYork

New York City's 10 worst speeding offenders averaged 179 school-zone camera infractions each, with one driver receiving 259 tickets and 1,000 total since 2023, affecting 2.5 million residents.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?

Visible camera warnings and apps let drivers slow briefly then resume speeding, undermining speed limits and local road safety.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

"Reforms" Didn't End Police Violence in 2020 and They Won't End ICE Violence Now

Yet while "Abolish ICE" serves as a unifying chant in the streets, Democrats are once again seeking to temper and co-opt people's demands into a narrow version of reform. The demands outlined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer could not be more toothless: requiring ICE agents to unmask, wear body cameras, and to follow a code of conduct modeled on other law enforcement agencies.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

'Nothing is going to feel like justice': Family of 4-year-old killed in Burlingame crash on path to 'protect our city'

The incident unfolded when two children were riding an e-bike down Donnelly Avenue, a two-lane road between Lorton Avenue and Primrose Road. Authorities said they had the right-of-way, but a 19-year-old woman pulling out of a parking lot did not see them as they headed perpendicular to her vehicle. The e-bike collided with the car, and the driver, who police said was startled by the collision, accelerated across the street,
California
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Driver threatened cyclist with gun in Medway, police say

Travis Ross, 31, was arrested for armed road rage after nearly hitting a cyclist, pointing a handgun, and being found with a loaded 9mm.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: It's a police state in Minnesota

The expansion of claimed absolute immunity by federal leaders and agents is eroding accountability, enabling unlawful force against civilians, and threatening constitutional protections.
US news
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Open Letter: Hey BART, You Need to Fire This Driver - Streetsblog San Francisco

BART contractors and employees must stop parking in and blocking protected bike lanes and be held accountable for endangering cyclists and pedestrians.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

MSP trooper dragged by vehicle during East Boston stop

A Massachusetts trooper was dragged by a car during a traffic stop in East Boston and sustained nonlife-threatening injuries; suspect arrested in New Hampshire.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 months ago

Brooklyn driver charged with deliberately ramming into sex worker

A Brooklyn man deliberately ran over a sex worker on New Year's Day, recorded the attack, and was charged with attempted murder and related offenses.
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