NYC Cracks Down on License Plate Evasion

As New York City implements its congestion pricing plan, the NYPD is intensifying efforts to curb illegal activities related to license plate obstructions. This crackdown aims to tackle drivers who alter or cover their license plates to evade the new tolls, which range from $9 during peak hours to $2.25 off-peak. The NYPD has already issued numerous summonses and seized several vehicles for non-compliance, with the city proposing new fines and stricter regulations to ensure plate visibility. The initiative seeks to improve public safety and generate $15 billion for transit modernization by reducing traffic congestion in Manhattan. Despite these efforts, there is public discontent, with some drivers protesting the tolls and officials in neighboring New Jersey expressing dissatisfaction. The effectiveness of the congestion pricing in reducing traffic is still being evaluated, with mixed early data on traffic speeds and patterns observed.