#traffic-enforcement

#traffic-enforcement

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

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.

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

New York City focuses on traffic enforcement and alternative revenue sources after halting congestion fee plans.

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

The MTA is enforcing fines for illegal stopping along bus routes to improve service efficiency and safety.

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

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.

Transit agencies are leveraging AI cameras to monitor and enforce bus lane regulations, aiming to modify driver behavior rather than just issue fines.

Miami-Dade's new bus stop-arm camera program has quickly issued over 11,500 citations to improve safety for students at bus stops.

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.

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

SFMTA announces speed camera locations to enforce lower speeds at key locations

Walk San Francisco advocates for additional physical infrastructure to enhance speed reduction measures

Staten Islanders view speed cameras primarily as a revenue-generating tactic rather than an effective safety measure.

Brampton has introduced 20 new speed cameras and a processing centre to enhance road safety and ticket processing capacity.

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

A traffic agent in Brooklyn was assaulted after issuing a summons, raising concerns about safety for public officials.

A traffic violation led to a violent confrontation, with a driver assaulting a cop and stealing his summons machine in Queens.

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

New Jersey state troopers drastically reduced traffic enforcement, leading to a significant increase in motor vehicle crashes and raising concerns over public safety.

The reduction in citations after a report on racial disparities is now under investigation by the attorney general.

A joint operation by Westminster City Council and the Met Police seized 47 vehicles, including a high-speed Mosler Trenne and a £15,000 e-scooter.

New Jersey's attorney general has appointed Preet Bharara to investigate a severe reduction in State Police traffic enforcement linked to rising fatalities.

Dubai Police adds two Tesla EVs to enhance traffic enforcement and officer security in tourist areas.

A traffic agent in Brooklyn was attacked after issuing a summons to a driver.

A traffic enforcement agent in Brooklyn was attacked in retaliation for issuing a parking ticket.

An NYPD traffic agent was assaulted after issuing a parking ticket in Brooklyn.

The driver who attacked the agent fled the scene in an orange BMW.

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

San Francisco's traffic enforcement has significantly decreased since 2018, with a drop of more than 50% in traffic stops.

Traffic fatalities have increased in San Francisco since 2014 despite the Vision Zero plan.

Candidates are proposing solutions like changing bus stop configurations and enforcing traffic regulations to prevent accidents.

The San Francisco Police Department employs creative tactics, like dressing in costumes, to enforce pedestrian safety and raise public awareness.

A recent sting involving an inflatable chicken costume went viral, showcasing unconventional police methods to catch drivers violating pedestrian laws.

TfL's revenue from red route fines increased to 89.3 million in 2023/24, attributing this to enhanced enforcement measures and increased penalty charges.

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

Improvements announced for Atlantic Avenue safety after fatal accidents.

The push for legislation to expand NYC's red light camera program in Albany is aimed at enhancing road safety and decreasing red-light violations.

Toronto increases fines for blocking intersections as part of congestion management efforts, with penalties significantly raised to deter unsafe driving behaviors.

At least 37 people died in two separate bus crashes in Pakistan, raising concerns about road safety and enforcement issues.