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fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 hours ago

Dear Abby: My grandmother speeds up to scare jaywalkers and sees nothing wrong with it

In some jurisdictions in the United States, a driver could be charged with an attempted vehicular assault even if the intent was to scare a pedestrian. Consult an attorney familiar with the vehicle codes in Canada and ask if this is also true there.
Relationships
#licensing
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
New York City

E-Bike Fans and Foes Agree: Adams's 15 MPH Speed Limit Won't Make Streets Safer - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
New York City

E-Bike Fans and Foes Agree: Adams's 15 MPH Speed Limit Won't Make Streets Safer - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

No playing Spanish-language music: Many immigrants say they have new rules for driving

When companies have [ads] in Spanish you know, it's a big target," says Ashley Ambrocio, age 19. She's a U.S. citizen and is driving parishioners today.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Lane splitting and lane filtering: The states where it's legal for motorcycles

Minnesota has become the second state to allow lane splitting by motorcyclists, but with rules substantially tighter than California's.
Cars
#public-safety
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Brooklyn driver indicted for manslaughter after fatal collision that killed a mother and two children in Midwood

A driver has been indicted for manslaughter after causing a crash that killed a mother and her two children in Midwood.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Leftists' new 'no stops' bill aims to keep thugs and killers ON the roads

A proposed NY bill by Sen. Hoylman-Sigal seeks to ban routine traffic stops by cops, with critics arguing it jeopardizes public safety.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Advocates Slam Albany Pols After 'Stop Super Speeders' Bill is Set Aside - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Brooklyn driver indicted for manslaughter after fatal collision that killed a mother and two children in Midwood

A driver has been indicted for manslaughter after causing a crash that killed a mother and her two children in Midwood.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Leftists' new 'no stops' bill aims to keep thugs and killers ON the roads

A proposed NY bill by Sen. Hoylman-Sigal seeks to ban routine traffic stops by cops, with critics arguing it jeopardizes public safety.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Advocates Slam Albany Pols After 'Stop Super Speeders' Bill is Set Aside - Streetsblog New York City

#road-safety
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Bicycling

A Valuable History Lesson for Jessica Tisch: 'The Rules of the Road' Were Written for Cars - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Bicycling

A Valuable History Lesson for Jessica Tisch: 'The Rules of the Road' Were Written for Cars - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Off the street: Illegally parked, unregistered mopeds flood NYC sidewalks

NYC faces challenges with illegal scooters, e-bikes, and mopeds, prompting advocates to urge stricter enforcement and accountability measures.
#nypd
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Now Do Cars: NYPD Gets Serious About Illegal Parking (But Not THAT Illegal Parking) - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD's weekend crackdown on illegal parking focused solely on mopeds and e-bikes, raising concerns about inconsistency in enforcement.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Memo to NYPD Commish Tisch: Drivers Keep Driving, And Killing, on Suspended Licenses - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD's approach to cyclist accountability through criminal summonses misunderstands true efficacy of license suspensions and fails to address broader traffic safety issues.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
NYC politics

Yes, Cyclists Can Go on Red With 'Walk' Sign, City Confirms in Court - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Now Do Cars: NYPD Gets Serious About Illegal Parking (But Not THAT Illegal Parking) - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD's weekend crackdown on illegal parking focused solely on mopeds and e-bikes, raising concerns about inconsistency in enforcement.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Memo to NYPD Commish Tisch: Drivers Keep Driving, And Killing, on Suspended Licenses - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD's approach to cyclist accountability through criminal summonses misunderstands true efficacy of license suspensions and fails to address broader traffic safety issues.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
NYC politics

Yes, Cyclists Can Go on Red With 'Walk' Sign, City Confirms in Court - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC must stop treating cyclists like a special class - for everyone's safety

The lawsuit highlights issues with the NYPD's ticketing of cyclists under the flawed 'go with the walk' law.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NY bill would ban cops from routine traffic stops like the one that nabbed a famous serial killer: 'Most dangerous' ever

New bill proposed in Albany could ban police from stopping drivers for low-level violations, raising concerns around law enforcement capabilities.
Bicycling
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Marin Co. could be 1st in CA to prohibit kids under 16 years old from riding Class 2 e-bikes

Marin County aims to be the first in California to regulate electric bikes for safety, especially concerning underage riders.
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

SFMTA Has Issued at Least Two Wrongful Tickets to People Parked in the Fake No Parking' Curbs in the Richmond

The fake no parking curbs in the Richmond District have misled both motorists and ticket agents, leading to wrongful ticketing amid enforcement of a new daylighting law.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.oxfordmail.co.uk
11 months ago

Do speed cameras flash? Experts explain if drivers can always see it activated

The yellow paint scheme was introduced in 2015 to improve speed camera visibility and prevent motorists from being unfairly penalized.
Cars
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