New bike lane unveiled along dangerous stretch of Queens road
ASTORIA, Queens (WABC) -- A new bike lane was unveiled in Queens, along one of the most dangerous stretches of road along 31st Street in Astoria. Supporters hope the new project…
‘Operation Hard Hat’ sees nearly 70 drivers ticketed in one day on Southern State Parkway
New York State Police say it was a part of Operation Hard Hat, a multi-department initiative aiming to crack down on reckless driving in highway work zones. Nearly 70 drivers…
Hauppauge man sentenced for fatal drunk driving crash that killed off-duty Nassau County police officer
Matthew Smith was sentenced to 7 1/3 to 22 years in state prison. The Hauppauge man who drove drunk and killed off-duty Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was sentenced…
‘Super speeder’ drivers in New York will have to install speed-limiting devices in their vehicles
NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York drivers who have racked up 16 or more speed camera violations in a year will now need to install a speed-limiting device in their car.…
US News America’s most dangerous states to drive in during 4th of July — here’s where NY ranks
The biggest danger may not be traffic this July Fourth weekend — it could be the state you’re driving through. North Dakota ranked as the nation’s most dangerous state for…
Distracted Driving turns deadly fast on New York roads
June is one of the deadliest month of the year for distracted driving crashes, and safety experts are warning New Yorkers to be careful as summer traffic starts picking up.…
A Crucial New NYC Crosswalk Rule Was Just Passed— Essential Changes For Every Driver And Cyclist
Two bad turns could park your car for good: NYC activates strict new regulations for drivers at every crosswalk as failure to yield jumps to a 5-point DMV violation under…
New York state police step up distracted driving enforcement during April awareness month
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As National Distracted Driving Awareness Month gets underway in April, New York state police are stepping up enforcement aimed at drivers who aren’t paying attention behind the wheel.…
Teen DWI arrests increasing on Long Island: ‘Kids are partying more and starting earlier’
LONG ISLAND, New York (WABC) -- Experts are sounding the alarm about the increase in the number of teen drivers arrested for drunk driving on Long Island. "All the wonderful things…
State DMV audits county offices amid license plate fraud concerns
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is auditing county-run DMV offices across the state as investigators try to determine how surrendered license plates…