24
Mar
2025
New York City has impounded over 4,000 vehicles in a crackdown on ghost license plates, which are altered or obscured plates used to evade traffic enforcement. The initiative has led to numerous arrests and significant fines for toll evasion, with new regulations set to take effect soon.
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17
Mar
2025
New York City is intensifying its efforts to combat the growing issue of "ghost plates," which are license plates intentionally obscured to evade tolls and identification. With new regulations set to take effect on April 16, 2025, the city aims to enhance road safety and accountability among drivers.
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27
Feb
2025
A recent incident involving a Upper East Side resident highlights the confusion surrounding New York City's congestion pricing system. Despite a standard toll of $9 for entering the congestion zone, Yen was charged $45, raising concerns about billing accuracy and transparency in the newly implemented system.
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23
Feb
2025
The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued over 25,000 speeding tickets in Rochester within a 24-day period, primarily through automated photo radar enforcement in work zones. This surge has raised concerns from drivers and local officials, particularly regarding the adequacy of posted speed limit signs. DOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez defended the program, emphasizing its role in protecting construction workers and improving safety.
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29
Jan
2025
In a recent investigation by News10NBC, discrepancies in photographic evidence and late notification of speeding tickets have led to the dismissal of numerous Department of Transportation (DOT) speeding tickets issued to drivers on I-490 in Rochester, New York. The investigation highlights concerns over the enforcement of speed limits in work zones and the accuracy of the ticketing process.
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26
Jan
2025
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is facing a staggering $5.1 billion in unpaid tolls and penalties accrued over the past four years, a situation exacerbated by the shift to cashless tolling systems. As the agency prepares to implement a new congestion pricing fee, concerns are raised regarding the potential for increased revenue losses and the effectiveness of current toll collection practices.
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18
Jan
2025
In a unique act of protest, the "Staten Island Beautification Squad" has taken to blocking numerous speed cameras across Staten Island with fake flowers. This unconventional tactic aims to highlight concerns about the proliferation of speed cameras and their perceived impact on local drivers.
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18
Jan
2025
The MTA's latest attempt to combat fare evasion - installing metal sheets with "spikes" on turnstiles - has quickly proven ineffective, highlighting a broader struggle with fare beating that cost the agency $800 million last year. This development represents another failed initiative in a series of unsuccessful attempts to address the growing problem without reverting to enforcement through arrests.
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17
Jan
2025
The implementation of NYC's congestion pricing toll has sparked significant frustration among drivers using the Queensboro Bridge. Many are voicing concerns over being charged despite not intending to enter the toll zone, highlighting a perceived unfairness in the tolling system.
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