The Staten-Island based activist admitted he covers up his license plate to avoid paying the tolls.
A congestion pricing protester was arrested by NYPD officers near Columbus Circle on Wednesday morning.
Scott LoBaido appeared live on Eyewitness News Mornings at 10 standing on top of his vehicle while holding a cut-out of a middle finger.
Eyewitness News cameras were rolling as police finally got LoBaido off his vehicle and took him away in handcuffs after blocking traffic for a while.New York City officials announced they wouldto bypass the system and avoid paying a congestion pricing toll. On Tuesday, 82 summonses were issued during the NYPD Congestion Zone Enforcement Operation, including 29 for improperly covered license plates.
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