Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Traffic Enforcement

Should People Be Able to Issue Their Neighbors Traffic Fines?

By Kea Wilson | Nov 24, 2022 | No Comments

Imagine a world where every cell phone in every pocket in America could be instantly transformed into a portable traffic camera, capable of issuing misbehaving motorists a ticket with little more than a few swipes on a touch screen.

The crosswalk does not apparently have a "walk" signal on the west side of South Avenue. Photo: Google

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges

By Gersh Kuntzman | Nov 22, 2022 | No Comments

A senior citizen was run over and killed by the driver of a Ford van on Monday afternoon at a notorious Staten Island intersection, but the driver was not charged, said the NYPD.

Adam White fixed this plate and was arrested — but Council Member Shahana Hanif called it outrageous. Photo: Adam White

Brooklyn Council Member Blasts Cops for Arresting Famed Bike Lawyer For Fixing Defaced Plate

By Julianne Cuba | Nov 16, 2022 | No Comments

Park Slope Council Member Shahana Hanif said on Tuesday that she is “deeply disturbed” by what happened to attorney Adam White.

Richard Smith and Julie Floyd, siblings of Ronald Anthony Smith, are calling for justice for their brother, who was killed by the NYPD in April on Eastern Parkway. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Video Shows Cops Not Even Trying to Save Man they Struck on Eastern Parkway: Family

By Gersh Kuntzman | Nov 16, 2022 | No Comments

Where was their courtesy? Where was their professionalism? Where was their respect for this man? He wasn't dirty. He wasn't no bum off the street. That's my brother," the victim's sister said on Monday.

People still speed. A lot. But less. At least that's the story. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Speed Camera Update: More People Being Caught (But Fewer During the Day)

By Gersh Kuntzman | Nov 14, 2022 | No Comments

Overall tickets are up about 67 percent thanks to those overnight and weekend hours, but they're down about 15 percent in the 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. hours, evidence that drivers do indeed stop speeding after getting one or two automated tickets.

Hell Gate is on a roll. Photo: Hell Gate

Tuesday’s Headlines: More the Merrier Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | Nov 8, 2022 | No Comments

We couldn't be happier that Hell Gate is eating our lunch on the bad-driving beat. Plus other news.

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