The U.S. Sun: “Drivers are just realizing wearing headphones behind the wheel is illegal – you could face $150 fines and jail time,” Kristen Brown
Normally, pedestrians aren’t subject to fines or jail time for wearing headphones while walking but wearing headphones can...
“‘Shattered’: Driver Fined Just $250 After Killing Queens Man”, Kevin Duggan
Vaccaro Law represents Faye and Daniel Zuzworsky, whose son Daniel was killed in the crosswalk with the right...
“NYC Comptroller’s Report Finds Payments to Settle City-Owned Vehicle Crashes Have Nearly Doubled Over the Past Decade,” Comptroller Brad Lander
Personal injury settlements totaled $653.9 million for claims filed between FY 2012 and FY 2021. The New York City...
“Man files suit against teen driver who struck wife, who later died from injuries,” Jessie Gomez, Morristown Daily Record
The Morristown Daily Record covered the lawsuit of the Barcza family seeking accountability for the provisionally-licensed teen driver...
“Cops Arrest Unlicensed Driver Who Seriously Injured Teen Cyclist On Ocean Parkway” — Streetsblog
Sunday’s crash highlights the mayor’s failure in creating safe, car-free streets for kids to play — it’s inevitable...
“New NYPD Unit Will Crack Down on Drivers Who Fail to Yield — But Nearly Half of Those Tickets Are Still Tossed Out” — City Limits
Of the total summonses issued during the full year of 2019 where 19-190 was the top charge, 56...
“Cyclist Killed In Long Island Hit-And-Run Remembered As ‘Ubiquitous,’ ‘Generous’ Presence In NYC Bike Community,” Jake Offenhartz for Gothamist
In the wake of the hit-and-run crash that killed legendary Five Borough Bike Tour volunteer David Schlichting, David’s...
“The Silence After the Hit-and-Run” — New York Times
Over decades of high violent crime, traffic enforcement had rarely been a focus for the Police Department. But...
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“‘This Is Not Justice’: Japanese Family Settles With NYC But Condemns Handling Of NYPD Crash That Killed Student,” Rebecca Fishbein for Gothamist
The family of Ryo Oyamada announced “with heavy hearts” a settlement with the NYPD. A police officer struck...
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Driver Who “Wanted To Kill” Times Square Pedestrians Charged With Murder, Alexandria Neason for Gothamist
Amidst outcry over driver Richard Rojas, who injured dozens of pedestrians in Times Square rampage, the village Voice...