The NYPD is cracking down on drivers attempting to evade New York City's new $9 congestion pricing fee. Officers are stationed at entry points, issuing summonses and making arrests for obstructed or illegal license plates, unlicensing, and intoxication. Even drivers not trying to evade the fee can be pulled over for minor infractions like dirty or partially obscured plates.
NEW YORK — For some drivers entering New York City 's Central Business District, the $9 congestion fee isn't the only expense they may face.The New York City Police Department says when the congestion pricing scanners were turned on, so was the crackdown on potential evaders.'We don't enjoy doing the enforcement, but we know it's necessary for public and traffic safety and fairness on the roadways,' said NYPD Deputy Chief of Transit Thomas Alps.
Seven arrests were made, and 14 of the vehicles were seized.'We're finding individuals that are unlicensed. Sometimes they are wanted. Sometimes they're intoxicated,' Alps said. Even if you're not trying to evade the toll, there are common mistakes that can get you pulled over anyway.'You can be cited for a dirty license plate.
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