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Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 hours ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 hours ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Suspect Flees SoMa Traffic Stop, Leads Police on Chase Onto Bay Bridge at Rush Hour

A stolen vehicle chase by San Francisco police ended on the Bay Bridge, resulting in the suspect's arrest amid heavy traffic.
#sexual-assault
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Boston man charged with sexually assaulting MBTA bus driver

Michael Vandenbroeke faces multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an MBTA bus driver, with a history of violent offenses since 2005.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Man posing as rideshare driver sexually assaults intoxicated passenger in Orange County, police say

A rideshare driver sexually assaulted an intoxicated woman in Newport Beach by posing as a legitimate driver, then abandoned her at a separate location.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Boston man charged with sexually assaulting MBTA bus driver

Michael Vandenbroeke faces multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an MBTA bus driver, with a history of violent offenses since 2005.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Man posing as rideshare driver sexually assaults intoxicated passenger in Orange County, police say

A rideshare driver sexually assaulted an intoxicated woman in Newport Beach by posing as a legitimate driver, then abandoned her at a separate location.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Two dead in Pomona police pursuit stemming from domestic violence call

A domestic violence call in Pomona led to a police pursuit, resulting in two fatalities and the arrest of suspect Marshall Judson.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

'What we had talked about, take that to the grave': Report reveals details about State Police sergeant who allegedly drove drunk, caused fatal crash

Scott Quigley was indicted on a charge of negligent motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence, following a crash that resulted in the death of Angelo Schettino, a 37-year-old man with developmental disabilities.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Two teen girls arrested after street disturbance

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
London politics
Pets
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Bronx Driver Threatened With Gun During Attempted Cat Theft

A Bronx driver confronted suspected cat thieves, leading to a gun being drawn, highlighting rising concerns over pet thefts.
#hit-and-run
California
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Man Charged In East Bay Hit-and-Run With Prior Conviction Skips Bail, Disappears

A Richmond man charged with murder in a fatal hit-and-run failed to appear in court, leading to a $1 million bench warrant for his arrest.
California
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Man Charged In East Bay Hit-and-Run With Prior Conviction Skips Bail, Disappears

A Richmond man charged with murder in a fatal hit-and-run failed to appear in court, leading to a $1 million bench warrant for his arrest.
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

Driver carjacked at gunpoint in East Village: NYPD

The four unknown individuals asked to be driven to a location but the driver denied the request. It was allegedly at this point that one of the individuals in the group showed a firearm, forced the driver out of the car and the group stole it.
Upper West Side
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Ontario proposing to dramatically increase fines for fare evasions on GO Transit | CBC News

Ontario is increasing fines for fare evasion on GO Transit and implementing measures to streamline transit and housing development.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Road rage in Newport Beach bike lane leads to one arrest, seizure of BMW, police say

Fetzer said that, early on in the incident, he sprayed water at one of the cars in frustration but didn't expect the reaction he got. He described how the cars swerved at them, honked, and put the cyclists' lives in danger.
US news
#derby
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago
UK news

UK police arrest suspect after car hits pedestrians

Seven people suffered serious injuries when a car drove into pedestrians in Derby, and a suspect has been arrested on multiple charges.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago
London politics

UK police question suspect after Derby car incident

A man was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in Derby, injuring seven, with police deeming it an isolated incident.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

UK police arrest suspect after car hits pedestrians

Seven people suffered serious injuries when a car drove into pedestrians in Derby, and a suspect has been arrested on multiple charges.
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

UK police question suspect after Derby car incident

A man was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in Derby, injuring seven, with police deeming it an isolated incident.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Traffic Violation! License Plate Reader Mission Creep Is Already Here

In December 2025, Georgia State Patrol ticketed a motorcyclist for holding a cell phone in his hand, captured on Flock Camera, raising concerns about ALPR misuse.
Privacy technologies
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Woman killed by ambulance driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, sources say

A woman was killed in Brooklyn after being struck by an ambulance that fled the scene.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 days ago

Man Shot Dead On NYC Street, Suspect Still At Large: NYPD

A suspect is being sought after Edwin Guevarez Jr. was fatally shot in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Suspect jumps into water to evade cops in Mill Basin, Brooklyn

Police are searching for a suspect who jumped into the water to evade arrest after a vehicle theft attempt in Brooklyn.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

El Segundo father arrested after installing unauthorized stop signs near children's park

Unauthorized stop signs were installed by a resident in El Segundo due to safety concerns at a dangerous intersection.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

1 killed, 1 injured in Charlton crash, driver reportedly refused to stop for police

A driver was killed in a head-on collision on Route 20 after a police chase involving a speeding pick-up truck.
#garda
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
London politics

Transport minister 'taken aback' by driving ban for garda pursuing illegal scramblers as GRA issues statement

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
London politics

Transport minister 'taken aback' by driving ban for garda pursuing illegal scramblers as GRA issues statement

California
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

California sheriff's department to utilize Batman-like gadget to halt car chases

Riverside County Sheriff's Department will use the Grappler device to safely stop fleeing vehicles, inspired by Batman's gadgets.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Brooklyn Drivers Slammed With Scam 'Enforcement Action' Texts, NYPD Warns

Brooklyn drivers are targeted by a scam text claiming enforcement action, urging immediate payment to avoid penalties.
#speed-cameras
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
New York City

Data Analysis: Super Speeders and Red Light Violators Are Less Likely to Get NYPD Tickets - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
New York City

Data Analysis: Super Speeders and Red Light Violators Are Less Likely to Get NYPD Tickets - Streetsblog New York City

fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Police stop attempted Bay Bridge takeover by 85 unruly cyclists, seizing their bikes

Police and California Highway Patrol officers stopped a planned takeover of the Bay Bridge by dozens of cyclists Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
San Francisco
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Queens video shows driver doing donuts before police chase

A black sedan performed dangerous stunts in Kew Gardens Hills, triggering a police chase and evoking memories of a fatal drag-racing incident from 2020.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US | TechCrunch

Intoxalock spokesperson Rachael Larson confirmed that the company had been hit by a cyberattack, stating that they took steps to temporarily pause some of their systems as a precautionary measure.
Information security
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Boston police officer criminally charged after allegedly leaving loaded gun unsecured in vehicle

A Boston police officer faces charges for improper storage of firearms found unsecured in his vehicle during a domestic dispute investigation.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto police launch safety blitz in school zones to crack down on illegal parking | CBC News

"It is paramount that drivers prioritize the safety of our most vulnerable road users schoolchildren and pedestrians," police said in the release.
Canada news
#reckless-driving
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
San Francisco

S.F. Judge Decides Utterly Reckless Driving is Not a Serious Crime - Streetsblog San Francisco

New York City
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 month ago

These Are The Worst 'Super Speeders' In NYC, New Report Finds

New York City's top 10 reckless drivers received over 200 speeding tickets each in 2024, with the worst driver accumulating 259 tickets and over $60,000 in fines while remaining licensed.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

S.F. Judge Decides Utterly Reckless Driving is Not a Serious Crime - Streetsblog San Francisco

Judge Chan's ruling allows Mary Fong Lau to avoid jail time despite causing a fatal accident, raising concerns about accountability for reckless driving.
New York City
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

New York City's Worst Speeders and the Bill Proposed to Stop Them

New York City's ten most reckless drivers have accumulated thousands of speeding tickets and paid substantial fines, yet continue driving dangerously on city streets, highways, and school zones without meaningful consequences.
New York City
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 month ago

These Are The Worst 'Super Speeders' In NYC, New Report Finds

New York City's top 10 reckless drivers received over 200 speeding tickets each in 2024, with the worst driver accumulating 259 tickets and over $60,000 in fines while remaining licensed.
#scrambler-bikes
fromIndependent
4 days ago
London politics

Garda in Dublin scrambler chase gets driving ban as 'Grace's law' due to come into force

fromIndependent
4 days ago
London politics

Garda in bike chase gets driving ban, 500 fine as 'Grace's Law' scrambler crackdown due to come into force

fromIndependent
4 days ago
London politics

Garda in Dublin scrambler chase gets driving ban as 'Grace's law' due to come into force

fromIndependent
4 days ago
London politics

Garda in bike chase gets driving ban, 500 fine as 'Grace's Law' scrambler crackdown due to come into force

UK news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Teen drove at more than 180kmh during garda pursuit, court told

A 19-year-old pleaded guilty to multiple charges including dangerous driving and endangerment after a high-speed pursuit with gardaí reaching 180kmh in Dublin.
Law
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Teen drove at over 180km/h during garda pursuit, court hears

A 19-year-old pleaded guilty to multiple charges including endangerment, stolen property possession, and dangerous driving following a pursuit in Dublin's Ballymun and Naul Road area.
#car-theft
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Felon Leads Authorities on Wrong-Way Pursuit With Four Flat Tires on East Bay Highway

Two car thieves led police on a high-speed chase after attempting to steal a vehicle, resulting in multiple charges for one suspect.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Car thief escapes cops by diving into Brooklyn creek; partner arrested

A car thief escaped police by jumping into a creek, while his accomplice was arrested for car theft and possession of burglary tools.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Felon Leads Authorities on Wrong-Way Pursuit With Four Flat Tires on East Bay Highway

Two car thieves led police on a high-speed chase after attempting to steal a vehicle, resulting in multiple charges for one suspect.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Car thief escapes cops by diving into Brooklyn creek; partner arrested

A car thief escaped police by jumping into a creek, while his accomplice was arrested for car theft and possession of burglary tools.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

16-year-old arrested in Allston shooting

A 16-year-old faces multiple charges for a shooting in Allston that injured another juvenile.
fromABC7 Chicago
2 weeks ago

Teen girl jumps from moving car to escape attempted kidnapping in LA, police say

However, instead of going to the location where the girls instructed him to, the suspect drove to the area of Sunburst and Lemona Avenue ... it's a residential neighborhood, but it's secluded enough ... not enough people or vehicle traffic around.
Los Angeles
#drunk-driving
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston

Trooper arrested in Boston for OUI was allegedly 'slumped' at the wheel with High Noon in cupholder

A Massachusetts State Police trooper was arrested for drunk driving after being found slumped over in his car with an open container.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Boston

Dorchester man charged in Jamaica Plain crash that seriously injured pedestrian

A Dorchester man allegedly drove with a .27 BAC, crashed into a median in Jamaica Plain, and severely injured a pedestrian who required a leg amputation.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Trooper arrested in Boston for OUI was allegedly 'slumped' at the wheel with High Noon in cupholder

A Massachusetts State Police trooper was arrested for drunk driving after being found slumped over in his car with an open container.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: 16 Vehicles Involved in Bay Bridge Sideshow Seized, Impounded

CHP seized 16 vehicles and impounded them for 30 days following a reckless sideshow on the Bay Bridge that blocked all westbound lanes during Christmas.
US news
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Bronx Men Arrested After High-Speed Chase In Suffolk

Two Bronx men were arrested after a high-speed chase in Lindenhurst involving stolen catalytic converters, resulting in one officer's broken bone requiring emergency surgery.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Lorry carrying 40k of stolen tyres smashes into police during motorway chase

Two men were jailed for stealing over 40,000 pounds worth of tyres and leading police on a high-speed motorway chase that endangered officers.
UK politics
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Fare dodgers targeted as train ticket refund rules are tightened

UK government tightens train ticket refund rules from April 2026, reducing the refund window from 28 days to the day before travel to combat £40 million annual fraud.
New York City
fromQueens, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Woman Killed In NYC Hit-And-Run Crash ID'd, Driver Still At Large

A 57-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Queens; the driver fled toward the Van Wyck Expressway and remains at large.
#police-pursuit
New York City
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Parkway Chase Ends at Palisades Center in West Nyack

A police pursuit on the Palisades Interstate Parkway ended with the driver's arrest in a mall parking lot after refusing to stop for state police.
New York City
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Parkway Chase Ends at Palisades Center in West Nyack

A police pursuit on the Palisades Interstate Parkway ended with the driver's arrest in a mall parking lot after refusing to stop for state police.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Moment drunk driver crashes into bus as he tries to escape police in west London

A drink-driver evaded police and crashed into a London bus while fleeing through residential streets and a shopping center, resulting in disqualification and fines.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

MBTA police seeking suspect who allegedly spat on, hit rider

MBTA Transit Police seek public assistance identifying a suspect who assaulted a Green Line rider at Prudential station on February 27, spitting on and striking the victim multiple times.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

CHP arrests San Jose driver after violent crash splits car in half

A San Jose woman was arrested after her vehicle split in half crashing into a tree on Interstate 280, with both occupants surviving but one severely injured.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Man arrested after hanging onto moving cars in Sacramento

A man was arrested in Sacramento after being filmed clinging to and dragging behind a moving white sedan, then jumping onto another vehicle, with police discovering he had multiple outstanding warrants.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Police officer borrows bike to chase down thief

A police officer borrowed a bystander's bicycle to chase and apprehend a man who stole a suitcase from a taxi outside St Pancras station in London.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Op/Ed: The Cameras We Fear and the Speed We Ignore - Streetsblog California

Both technologies involve cameras mounted on poles designed to read license plates, and at a moment when Americans are rightly more alert to the dangers of unchecked surveillance, it makes sense that people would approach any new camera with skepticism. But similarity at the surface is not sameness in design. These systems are built for different purposes, governed by different statutes, and constrained by different guardrails.
San Francisco
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Boston police issue scam warning for fake parking violations

Boston police warn of fraudulent parking violation notices impersonating Boston Municipal Court with QR codes designed to steal money from victims.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Crashes raise concerns about pursuit rules for immigration agents

A fatal crash involving immigration enforcement in Georgia killed a teacher, raising concerns about pursuit policies and public safety risks during immigration enforcement operations.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

State Police sergeant charged with assaulting driver during traffic stop

During the traffic stop, Daoust allegedly used force on the driver, "including physical force" and the deployment of pepper spray, the DA said. Noble said State Police "escalated the incident" and referred it to the DA for a review. State Police relieved Daoust of duty and suspended him without pay, the agency said.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Drug dealer points loaded gun at police officer during chase

Jay Conway, 33, of Leicester Walk, Salford, had evaded capture from two undercover Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers who saw him hand drugs to customers in Albert Park. He was spotted with the firearm as he was chased, and aimed the 9mm slide action pistol in the direction of Pc Dan Clayton as he rolled onto the floor when felled by a Taser discharge.
London politics
#police-vehicle-theft
Boston
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

MTA bus driver arrested for punching Brooklyn teen on bike who interfered with route

An MTA bus driver was arrested for punching a 16-year-old cyclist who interfered with his bus route in Brooklyn.
Health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Are YOU a 'Gangster' driver? The worst driving positions for you

Poor driving posture—raised shoulders, over-reclining, sitting too far back, or sitting too close—can cause neck, shoulder, spine, pelvis and hip strain; relax and adjust.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'A miracle no one killed' - Teen led gardai on dangerous pursuit where he hit speeds over 200km/h

A teenage boy has avoided a custodial sentence after leading gardaí on a dangerous Dublin to Laois traffic pursuit where he reached speeds of over 200 km/h and drove on the wrong side of dual carriageways.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Millions of motorists believe they can break these road laws in an emergency - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

More than 7 million UK motorists (17%) admit to breaking a road law in an emergency, with nearly a quarter (24%) confessing they would bend the rules if they thought they wouldn't get caught, according to new research by temporary car insurance provider, Tempcover. More than half of motorists (68%) believe it's 'OK' to park on double yellows, exceed the speed limit, and drive through a bus lane if it's an emergency.
Cars
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Suspects in U-Haul lead police on a chase through Los Angeles city streets

A burglary suspect led police on a live, high-speed chase in Los Angeles, crashing after colliding with an LAPD SUV; two arrested and one suspect remains at large.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Should speed cameras be hidden?

Camera-warning signs and apps let drivers slow briefly then speed, undermining limits; hiding speed cameras is suggested to improve compliance and road safety.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

MSP trooper dragged by vehicle during East Boston stop

A Massachusetts trooper was dragged by a car during a traffic stop in East Boston and sustained nonlife-threatening injuries; suspect arrested in New Hampshire.
#oakland
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?

Visible camera warnings and apps let drivers slow briefly then resume speeding, undermining speed limits and local road safety.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose police: Driver attacks, breaks officer's nose during traffic stop

A San Jose police officer suffered a broken nose after being punched during a traffic stop; the suspect was arrested and faces assault and felony evading charges.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 months ago

Brooklyn driver charged with deliberately ramming into sex worker

A Brooklyn man deliberately ran over a sex worker on New Year's Day, recorded the attack, and was charged with attempted murder and related offenses.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man dies after being hit by police vehicle

A man in his 30s has died after he was hit by a police vehicle on an emergency call in south London. The pedestrian was struck by the marked vehicle on Borough High Street at 00:34 GMT, the Metropolitan Police said. He was given emergency first aid by officers and treated by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, but died at the scene.
UK news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Video: Driver facing charges after doing doughnuts in dad's pickup goes wrong, police say

Police in Milford posted a video of a pickup truck doing doughnuts in a snowy parking lot, with the vehicle eventually crashing into an adjacent fence. They say the driver - a 20-year-old who lives in town - is now facing charges: negligent operation of a motor vehicle, wanton destruction of property, and leaving the scene of property damage. Police said Parks Department reported the damage to the bike path fence at Fino Field last Friday morning.
US news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Boy, 13, who took family campervan on 70mph joyride given points on future licence

A 13-year-old drove his family's campervan at 70mph on a dual carriageway and received six future licence penalty points; parents ordered to pay costs.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Why LAPD and other police agencies discourage shooting at cars - and why ICE still does

Many U.S. police departments, including the LAPD, discourage officers from shooting at moving vehicles due to the high risk of stray gunfire. Recent ICE shootings in Portland and Minneapolis have reignited debate over when deadly force against motorists is justified or necessary. Since January 2015, LAPD officers have fired their weapons at least 36 times at vehicles, killing seven motorists or passengers and wounding 12 others.
US news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police officer filmed clinging on to car as fleeing drug dealer reversed down road

A drug dealer dragged officers while fleeing, causing minor injuries; he was jailed for four years and given a three-year driving ban.
fromFortune
2 months ago

ICE claims the Minneapolis headshot was self-defense, but many police forces have explicit rules against shooting at moving cars | Fortune

The fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday has thrust a long-running and deeply contested question back into the national spotlight: When is a law enforcement officer justified in using lethal force against someone in a moving vehicle? The killing, captured on cellphone video, has exposed sharp divisions between federal authorities who quickly defended the agent's actions and local leaders who called the shooting unjustified.
US news
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Driver in custody after car crashes into lobby of Massachusetts police station

A 2022 BMW SUV crashed into the Shrewsbury police station lobby; driver detained and hospitalized; no officers, staff, or public injured.
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