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Question: How does an ordinary diner get people to line up to pay $20 for a hamburger? Actually, I should add how does a diner do this without costing themselves any…

NYC Police Department Caught Imposing Traffic Ticket Quotas

November 26, 2010

A police memo published by the Daily News shows unequivocal evidence that the New York City Police Department uses traffic ticket quotas. This memo was reportedly posted in the roll call…

Lights, Camera, Action: Bus Lane Cameras Up & Shooting

November 21, 2010

On November 9, I wrote a post entitled NYC Bus Lane Cameras Coming discussing how the MTA was going to install surveillance cameras on NYC bus lanes, record license plates…

Suffolk County Red Light Camera Program

November 13, 2010

The Suffolk County Red Light Safety Program involves the installation of red light cameras in Suffolk County at up to 50 intersections. This page lists the locations of some of…

NYC Bus Lane Cameras Coming

November 9, 2010

More Big Brother! New York State recently authorized the City of New York to install cameras along bus lanes to catch violators. Signs will be posted where bus lane cameras are in…

This Guy REALLY Wanted A Beer!

November 6, 2010

Bizarre & Funny Traffic Items

An upstate New York driver, Duane Bush, REALLY wanted a beer. He was so longing for a six-pack that he drove 11 miles with only 3 tires. Another motorist called the police…

Suffolk County Red Light Camera Tickets

October 30, 2010

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Suffolk County has followed Nassau County’s lead and installed numerous red light cameras. These tickets are $50 each but do not carry points or negative insurance consequences. (more…)

24-Hour Cell Phone Crackdown Begins Tonight

October 25, 2010

Starting tonight at midnight (Tuesday, October 26, 2010), New York City will be strictly enforcing the cell phone law for 24 hours. Drivers who don’t use a hands-free device face a…

Would You Pay To Drive 90 MPH?

October 21, 2010