Traffic Enforcement
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Majority of NYC DAs Agree: All City Schools Should Have Speed Cameras
Three New York City district attorneys have endorsed Albany legislation that would allow New York City to install speed enforcement cameras outside every school.
May 12, 2016
NYC Students Tell Albany: Speed Cameras at #EverySchool Will Save Lives
Students from MS 51 in Brooklyn joined family and friends of people killed by New York City drivers in Albany today to ask state lawmakers to allow the city to install speed cameras outside every school.
May 10, 2016
Mothers Who Lost Kids Call on Albany to Allow Speed Cams at Every School
This morning, six mothers who lost their children to traffic violence -- Amy Cohen, Ellen Foote, Judy Kottick, Dana Lerner, Lizi Rahman, and Sofia Russo -- spoke on the steps of City Hall, calling on Albany to expand automated speed enforcement in New York City.
May 9, 2016
Driver Kills 80-Year-Old in Midtown Precinct That Barely Enforces Speeding
A motorist killed an 80-year-old man walking in a Midtown police precinct that rarely enforces the speed limit. NYPD and District Attorney Cy Vance filed no charges.
May 5, 2016
“Textalyzer” Bill Would Enable Cops to Detect Distracted Driving Like DWI
State lawmakers want to give police the ability to field test motorists' cell phones following a crash.
April 13, 2016
Another Person Killed by Turning Motorist in the 109th Precinct
An ambulette driver was charged under the Right of Way Law for striking and killing a pedestrian in Flushing.
April 6, 2016
Here’s How You Can Help Bring Speed Enforcement to #EverySchool in NYC
Transportation Alternatives is ramping up its #EverySchool campaign to loosen Albany restrictions on New York City speed cameras.
March 30, 2016
No ROW Charge for Garbage Hauler Who Killed Woman in UES Crosswalk
A pedestrian was struck and killed by the driver of a private garbage truck on the Upper East Side yesterday. Police determined the driver failed to yield but did not charge him with violating the Right of Way Law.
March 16, 2016
TA and Families for Safe Streets Call for Speed Cameras at #EverySchool
Assembly Member Deborah Glick will introduce legislation to significantly expand New York City’s speed camera program. To get the bill enacted, street safety advocates will have to build support in the State Senate and ensure that Governor Cuomo signs it into law.
March 10, 2016