NYC, congestion pricing

With congestion pricing in effect in NYC, officials cracking down on obscured plates, "ghost cars"
With congestion pricing now in effect in NYC, officials are cracking down on obscured license plates, or "ghost plates," to avoid the toll.
Congestion pricing is here for NYC commuters. See time periods for toll, how billing works
As part of a the MTA's congestion pricing plan, commuters will be charged a toll upon entering parts of Manhattan during specific times.
Congestion pricing begins in NYC in a high stakes test for the model's U.S. viability
Congestion pricing was introduced on Sunday morning in the center of New York City — despite a late attempt by New Jersey to stop it in court.
NYC's first-in-nation congestion pricing plan is now in effect: What to know
New York’s much-debated plan to charge drivers to enter the center of Manhattan is set to take effect Sunday just after midnight, following years of bureaucratic and legal roadblocks. The goals of what is known as “congestion pricing” are to reduce gridlock and pollution and raise revenue for public transit.
Congestion pricing toll evasion prompts crackdown by NYPD
Three days after congestion pricing began, officials are already tackling toll evasion and cracking down on drivers breaking the law. One city council member is also facing criticism after explaining how to disable the cameras.
NYPD cracks down on motorists trying to evade congestion pricing toll
One day after New York City completed its first full weekday of the new congestion pricing tolling program, police are cracking down on motorists trying to bypass the system.Assisting the MTA, the NYPD stopped several drivers who tried to cover up parts of their license plates to avoid being charged as they entered the congestion zone.
NYC proposes rules targeting obstructed license plates as congestion pricing hits
Anticipating a rise in so-called "ghost vehicles" with the advent of congestion pricing, New York City officials are looking to give police more leeway to go after drivers who hide or obstruct their license plates.
NYPD warns: Don’t cover your license plate in the congestion pricing zone
The NYPD is warning drivers not to fake or cover their license plates before entering the congestion pricing zone in Manhattan. The agency’s Transportation Bureau posted two photos to X on Tuesday of two license plates – both showing tape covering one letter.
NYC officials warn congestion pricing cheats
New York City officials say they will ramp up enforcement efforts against drivers trying to evade the new $9 congestion pricing toll by obscurig their license plates. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the story.
NYC plans crackdown on obscured license plates as congestion pricing launches
New York City drivers who obscure or cover their license plates to skirt automated tolls and tickets are in for a rude awakening, the city transportation department warned on Tuesday. The city published plans to impose new fines on drivers whose plates are covered with anything “including dirt,

Congestion pricing, Manhattan

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