Can NYC Council Bill to Create Speed Camera Program Survive Court Challenge?
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It is not clear that the City Council can act simply because the state legislature has chosen not to.
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Council Speed Camera Bill Allows for As Many Cameras As City Wants
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But has Speaker Corey Johnson crafted a bill that may go further than the state — or the state constitution — will allow?
How Hit-and-Run Drivers Get Off Scot-Free: They Tell NYPD “It Wasn’t Me”
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Evading consequences for running someone down and driving away is that simple.
DOT Does Not Back Brad Lander’s Plan to Impound Vehicles With More Than Four Camera Violations
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The city says it supports more penalties for reckless drivers, but blames "operational" issues for why it can't get their cars off the road.
Wednesday: City Council Hearing on How to Hold Dangerous Drivers Accountable in the Absence of Speed Cameras
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With speed cameras no longer issuing tickets, it’s unclear what will become of legislation to take cars away from habitual speeders.
City Council Passes Bill Giving TLC More Power to Modulate Uber Traffic
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Mayor de Blasio says he'll sign the bills. Eyes will now be on the TLC to see how effectively the agency puts its new tools to use.