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 New York City, officials announced Tuesday a crackdown on drivers who try to obscure their license plates, or use "ghost plates," to get out of paying the new toll.
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.
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.
MTA chief defends NYC congestion pricing as toll rolls into first week
MTA Chairman Janno Lieber took to the airwaves to defend City's congestion pricing from what he called “grievance politics” Tuesday, ahead of the second rush-hour under the controversial tolling plan,
NYPD cracks down on motorists trying to evade congestion pricing toll
Assisting the MTA, the NYPD stopped two drivers who tried to cover up parts of their license plates to avoid being charged as they entered the congestion zone.
Congestion pricing is now live in NYC. Here's what commuters need to know.
Congestion pricing started on Sunday, Jan. 5 in NYC, after years of debate, planning, controversy and legal challenges.
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,

New York City, Chicago and traffic congestion

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