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Gothamist: “Driver Kills 3-Year-Old In Queens, DMV Voids His Tickets”
Just over a year ago, 3-year-old Allison Liao was killed by an SUV driver while crossing a street...
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“NY State DMV Dismisses Tickets of Driver Who Killed Allie Liao,” Brad Aaron for Streetsblog
Streetsblog reports on the NY Department of Motor Vehicle’s dismissal of tickets issued in fatal crash of Ally...
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World Journal: 撞死3歲廖怡君 駕駛竟「無罪」
The World Journal covered revelations in the wrongful death case of Ally Liao that the driver faced no...
“Cops Ticketing Cyclists For Biking On The Left Side Of The Road,” Christopher Robbins for Gothamist
Gothamist reports on mistaken ticketing for lawful cycling conduct in midtown. After publication of the article, bike lawyer...
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Gothamist: “$250 Fine For SUV Driver Who Deliberately Plowed Into Cyclist During Road Rage Incident”
If you want to use your car as a weapon in Manhattan, you just need to pay a...
Bike Snob NYC: “Cycling Under Attack”
Bike Snob comments on District Attorney’s sweetheart plea deal for a motorist who intentionally struck a cyclist represented...
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Streetsblog: “DA Cy Vance: $250 Fine for Motorist Accused of Deliberately Striking Cyclist”
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance dropped assault charges against a hit-and-run driver accused of intentionally ramming a cyclist...
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Streetsblog: “In a First, NYPD Precinct Officer Charges Driver Under New Right-of-Way Law”
Steve Vaccaro discusses the first known application of the Right of Way Law that he helped draft and...
NY Law Journal: ‘Doored’ Bicyclist’s Lawsuit Can Proceed, Judge Says
The New York law Journal covered a decision of note won by Steve Vaccaro affecting bicyclists doored by...
League of American Bicyclists: Gearing Up Political Engagement with @StreetsPAC
The League of American Bicyclists reports on StreetsPAC–a political action committee convened by Steve Vaccaro to represent pedestrians’...