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As NYPD’s Criminal Crackdown on Cyclists Expands, It Grows More Absurd: Victims
The new policy has unleashed the worst instincts of individual cops — including one cop who allegedly entrapped a cyclist.
NYPD’s Red Light Criminalization Marks ‘Obscene’ Escalation: Advocates
The dangers of NYPD's new policy are vast. Here's the second installment of our ongoing series on a quiet change in police practices.
Monday’s Headlines: NYPD Bike Crackdown Edition
NYPD's criminalization of several common cycling violations attracted plenty of haters after Streetsblog exposed it on Friday. Plus more news.
Policy Change: NYPD Will Write Criminal Summonses, Not Traffic Tickets, for Cyclists
Quietly, the NYPD has changed its policy and will now make criminal cases against cyclists who go through red lights, a change that will have predictable and unpredictable ramifications.
Council Pols Fume as NYPD Disputes Report of Racial Bias in Traffic Enforcement
"Like stop-and-frisk, the NYPD uses traffic stops as a tool to harass and humiliate Black and brown men and these stops often spiral into police brutality," said one expert.
Yes, Cyclists Can Go on Red With ‘Walk’ Sign, City Confirms in Court
It's only been the law for six years.
Exclusive: Cops Writing 15% of Their Red Light Tix to Cyclists, Who are Just 2% of Road Users
We received data from a Freedom of Information Law request showing that the NYPD is intent on writing red-light tickets to the lightest, slowest-moving vehicles instead of doubling-down on enforcement against 3,000-pound-plus killing machines.
Recidivist Driver Who Killed Three on Ocean Parkway Has Been Charged
Cops have charged recidivist scofflaw Miriam Yarimi with manslaughter after a crash that has stoked demands for more action to rein in reckless drivers.
Slaughter of the Innocents: Recidivist Speeder Kills Three
A driver with a long history of speeding was nonetheless still on the road. People are asking why.
Tisch Appoints ‘Forward-Thinking’ New Transportation Bureau Chief
Meet Lola Obe, the new head of the all-important bureau.
