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NYPD Targets Cyclists With Criminal Summonses For Minor Infractions

The NYPD maintains that officers will have discretion and that the goal is not zero-tolerance, but improving safety on city streets.
The NYPD has launched a new enforcement policy targeting cyclists, e-bike and moped riders—and it's already affecting communities across Brooklyn. The department is now issuing criminal court summonses—rather than basic traffic tickets—for low-level violations like running red lights, riding the wrong way and failing to stop at stop signs. Until last week, these violations typically resulted in a “B-summons,” a fine that could be paid online. Now, under the new rules, riders are required to appear in criminal court, even for minor infractions. Click here to read more on brooklyn.news12.com. 



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