Allegedly Unlicensed Truck Driver Kills Cyclist in Sunnyside
An allegedly unlicensed tractor-trailer driver killed a cyclist in Queens this morning.
October 14, 2015
NYPD: “No Criminality” as Truck Driver Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk
Update: NYPD told the Daily News the truck driver "had the right of way" when he drove over Latiesha Ramsey.
October 13, 2015
NYPD: “No Criminality” When Drivers Collide, Kill Woman on Bronx Sidewalk
For the second time in less than a week, colliding motorists killed a person standing on a New York City sidewalk and NYPD filed no charges.
October 13, 2015
DiNapoli: Most New York DWI Offenders Ditching Ignition Interlocks
Ignition interlock devices, intended to prevent cars from starting if alcohol is detected in a driver's breath, can be an effective tool to curb drunk driving. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s DMV rule reforms include an interlock requirement for drivers who are issued restricted licenses after multiple DWI convictions. In 2009 the state legislature passed Leandra’s Law, which among other things mandates six months of interlock use for drivers convicted of DWI.
October 9, 2015
NYPD Conspicuously Absent From City Council Vision Zero Hearing
How seriously does Police Commissioner Bill Bratton take Vision Zero? The City Council transportation committee held a hearing today to gauge the city's progress in reducing traffic injuries and deaths, and NYPD didn't send a single person to provide testimony or answer questions.
October 7, 2015
Two More Killed on Hylan Boulevard — Who Will Act to Stop the Carnage?
Update: Mayor de Blasio tweeted that he has instructed NYPD to increase enforcement on Hylan Boulevard and has directed DOT to "pursue safety fixes." We've asked the mayor's office for details.
October 6, 2015
NYPD Should Open Data on All Traffic Summonses, Not Just on Truck Routes
Legislation introduced by City Council members this week would require NYPD to publish data on crashes and summonses along NYC truck routes. The bill is intended to improve safety on truck routes, but a better approach would be to have NYPD post all traffic summons data.
October 2, 2015