NYC ending criminal summonses for cyclists; advocates warn of safety risks
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NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — New York City officers will no longer issue criminal summonses to e‑bike riders and cyclists for low‑level traffic offenses, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday. Beginning next Friday, the NYPD will shift away from requiring riders to appear in criminal court for minor violations, a practice that previously carried the risk [...]