New York

NY Police Confiscate Cars Using Fake Plates to Evade Tolls

28

Jun

2022

NY Police Confiscate Cars Using Fake Plates to Evade Tolls

One apparent byproduct of bringing cashless tolling to bridges and tunnels in the New York area is the apparent rise in motorists driving around with fake license plates.

Deposit Troopers Arrest Man With Fake License Plate

13

May

2022

License Plates

Deposit Troopers Arrest Man With Fake License Plate

When approaching the vehicle, the trooper observed something strange about the license plate. The letters on the license plate were not raised, like they’re supposed to be.

Red-Light Running Spikes as NYC Sees Deadliest February for Car Crashes in 14 Years

28

Apr

2022

Red Light Cameras

Red-Light Running Spikes as NYC Sees Deadliest February for Car Crashes in 14 Years

Red-light running is on the rise and last month marked the deadliest February for traffic deaths in New York City since at least 2008, according to a new report.

NYC Mayor Adams Angers Police Union With New Cell Phone Rule

28

Apr

2022

Police

NYC Mayor Adams Angers Police Union With New Cell Phone Rule

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is cracking down on police officers using their cell phones while on duty, all while rampant crime continues to rock the Big Apple under his leadership.

Giving NYC DOT, Vision Zero Zealots Control of Speed Cameras Would Be a Disaster

02

Mar

2022

Speed Cameras

Giving NYC DOT, Vision Zero Zealots Control of Speed Cameras Would Be a Disaster

Vision Zero disciples punish us with lower speed limits, speed cameras, congestion pricing, residential parking permits, increased parking fees and other measures.

Cricket or Ticket: NY Now Has Cameras Designed to Identify Loud Cars

18

Feb

2022

Noise Cameras

Cricket or Ticket: NY Now Has Cameras Designed to Identify Loud Cars

New Yorkers with aftermarket exhaust systems may want to be extra careful because a law now has a new enforcement tool designed to spot noisemakers.

MTA Not Yet Ready for a Surge From Congestion Pricing Toll Complaints, IG Says

27

Dec

2021

Tolls

MTA Not Yet Ready for a Surge From Congestion Pricing Toll Complaints, IG Says

According to MTA Inspector General Carolyn Pokorny, the agency will not be able to handle the increase in complaints due to congestion pricing.

Obstructed License Plate Fines Increased

22

Nov

2021

License Plates

Obstructed License Plate Fines Increased

Fines have been increased for knowingly covering or coating license plates with material or substance that conceals, obscures or distorts the plates by any part of the vehicle.

Presenting the Next Automated Traffic Enforcement Device--The Noise Camera

08

Oct

2021

Noise Cameras

Presenting the Next Automated Traffic Enforcement Device--The Noise Camera

Using automated devices to catch people who are exceedingly noisy seems to push us deeper into the world of Big Brother than we should ever go.