Latest news with #trafficlaws
Khaleej Times
5 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
Dubai Police confiscate 656 scooters in Al Barsha in 2024
Dubai Police confiscated a total of 656 scooters in Al Barsha area alone last year due to various traffic law violations committed by the riders, authorities announced on Saturday. This statistic was revealed following an inspection visit at Al Barsha Police Station conducted by Maj-Gen Harib Mohammed Al Shamsi, deputy commander-in-chief for Criminal Affairs, as part of the annual inspection program for general departments and police stations. Al Shamsi reviewed initiatives of Al Barsha Police Station and also evaluated security coverage in the area, as well as average emergency response time, traffic accident fatality and crime rates. The inspection revealed a 100 per cent presence rate for on-duty officers at reporting locations, successfully meeting its target. Al Shamsi also focused on operations aimed at enhancing road safety, mitigating negative traffic behaviors, and apprehending violators through checkpoints established across various areas within the station's jurisdiction. The 656 scooters confiscated last year were due to traffic law violations committed by the riders, he noted. Meanwhile, in April this year, Dubai announced the launch of a special unit focused on monitoring violations by cyclists and e-scooter riders. The new Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit was created to improve traffic safety on cycling and e-scooter tracks while ensuring compliance with all relevant safety standards. Launched through a collaboration between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police, the unit is tasked to oversee adherence to traffic rules, managing the flow of traffic on cycling lanes, and promoting public awareness of safe riding practices. It can be noted that last year, Dubai saw 254 accidents related to bicycles and e-scooters, resulting in 10 deaths and 259 injuries, including 17 severe injuries, 133 moderate injuries, and 109 minor injuries. The issue of electric bikes and e-scooters being recklessly operated by unlicensed teenagers is one of the main concerns of UAE residents. Several parents and concerned residents have raised the issue of seeing some minors navigating busy roads and traffic lanes with little to no experience, often ignoring traffic laws and without any parental supervision.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Yahoo
California county officials warn drivers not to be ‘duped' by this new text scam popping up all across the US
When you're caught speeding, driving recklessly, running a red light or doing something else that violates traffic laws, there are hefty fines involved. Typically, a police officer hands you a ticket on the spot or you get a notice in the mail. One way your citation won't be delivered? Via text message. Unfortunately, con artists are taking advantage of people who don't know that. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it In Alameda County, California, numerous residents have been getting texts telling them they owe money on unpaid fines from traffic citations. It's all a scam. "There is so much fraud that a lot of people cannot distinguish fraud from reality," Sandi Bethune, an Oakland resident, told ABC News. Thankfully Oakland resident Moises Salazar didn't fall for the text he got citing a traffic violation. 'I read it and I understood it was fake,' he said. Read more: You don't have to be a millionaire to gain access to . In fact, you can get started with as little as $10 — here's how But he is among the growing number of citizens reporting the issue to Alameda County Court, which has since issued a public service announcement about the problem: "... the Court does not contact the public through text messages to make payments for traffic citations. The public is cautioned not to provide financial or personal information if contacted via text or a phone call. The Court does not seek this information through texts or phone calls." It added that anyone concerned about a traffic citation should first visit the court's website to confirm they owe money. They can do this by clicking on "Pay Your Traffic Ticket." From there, residents can input their name and driver's license number to see if there are any outstanding fines. It's a good safety measure with the growth in such scams. "We don't want people to get duped into giving out information that can lead to identity theft," Rosynsky told ABC News. Unfortunately, these scams are not limited to Alameda County — they're happening across the country. (Another popular one? The fake unpaid toll violation.) Never pay a 'delinquent' traffic ticket, parking ticket, or toll without verifying it first. Be especially suspicious if you're asked to pay your fine by wire transfer or another unconventional method. Here are some more tips to protect yourself and others from such scams: Beware of any text citing a traffic violation or unpaid toll. Tip-offs that the texts are fake: The violation is dubious — for example, it says you owe money for parking illegally on Whitehead Street, but you've never been to Whitehead Street. The text comes from an international number or may have been sent to multiple numbers at once. The message says 'dear customer' or 'dear resident' and doesn't use your actual name. If you receive a text of this nature, contact your local county court for more information, or to at least report the scam. You can also try contacting your local Department of Motor Vehicles. You can also report the scam to the U.S. Department of Transportation at (800) 424-9071 or hotline@ The Internet Crime Complaint Center is another place you can report scams of this nature. This tiny hot Costco item has skyrocketed 74% in price in under 2 years — but now the retail giant is restricting purchases. Here's how to buy the coveted asset in bulk Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Stay in the know. Join 200,000+ readers and get the best of Moneywise sent straight to your inbox every week for free. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
5 Toronto speed cameras vandalized this week, police say
Toronto City Councillor Anthony Perruzza says speed cameras are not changing the behaviour of drivers and wants to see more visible markings in school zones. Toronto City Councillor Anthony Perruzza says speed cameras are not changing the behaviour of drivers and wants to see more visible markings in school zones. Five of Toronto's Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras were vandalized since Tuesday, police said on Thursday, as city councillors debated how to improve the program and make it 'fairer' for drivers. The latest incidents happened at five locations — including Sheppard Avenue East west of Don Mills Road, The East Mall near Faludon Court, Pharmacy Avenue near Sherwood and Galworthy Avenues, and McCowan Road south of Sandhurst Circle, Toronto police confirmed to CTV News Toronto. The city said in a statement that it 'is aware that several pole-mounted Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras were vandalized in recent days and is working with its vendor on solutions to prevent future incidents of vandalism.' The city added that tampering with or damaging the devices would allow dangerous speeding to continue and undermine the safety of all road users. News of the vandalism came on the same day that Humber River–Black Creek Coun. Anthony Perruzza announced his intention to ask city council to temporarily halt issuing tickets from the city's cameras while staff review the program. Earlier this month, Vaughan announced it would suspend its own camera enforcement program until at least September, just months after it began issuing tickets. It said that the decision was made in response to rollout concerns from residents and an influx of calls related to people disputing tickets. In Toronto, where the number of speed cameras doubled to 150 earlier this year, the program has drawn repeated vandalism and generated roughly $40 million in fines last year. 'These cameras are becoming speed traps that have no meaningful impact on slowing down communities,' Perruzza told CP24 on Thursday morning. 'Often, drivers are unaware that this camera exists here, and responsible drivers are ticketed despite traveling at speeds close to the posted limits. I'm hearing from many residents that they feel unfairly penalized.' However, during Thursday evening's council meeting, Perruzza moved a different motion asking council to instead direct staff to review the issuance of penalties and work with the processing centre to 'to ensure tickets are dispensed fairly and clearly.' His motion was defeated. Mayor's motion passes Meanwhile, Mayor Olivia Chow introduced a motion that she said was aimed at making the ASE program 'fairer for drivers.' Her motion, which was approved, will direct staff to install larger, more visible and clearer signs where the cameras are deployed. 'Frankly, we don't want speed cameras to issue any tickets at all. The goal is to keep our roads safe and ensure people follow speed limits, especially in community safety zones which are near schools,' Chow said in a statement. Her motion will also request staff to prioritize projects that improve safety in school and community zones when allocating funds generated by the ASE program. Toronto's speed enforcement program was launched in 2020 under former Mayor John Tory and has grown significantly in scope since then, with three times as many cameras. Councillor Anthony Perruzza says speed cameras have become 'speed traps' As part of the program, cameras are rotated through Community Safety As part of the program, cameras are rotated through Community Safety Zones and signage is posted to alert drivers to the presence of the cameras. A study conducted by researchers with The Hospital for Sick Children and Toronto Metropolitan University in 2022 found that there has been an overall 45 per cent reduction in the proportion of drivers exceeding the speed limit in areas where the cameras are operational. City officials have also pointed out that the program is intended to change driver behaviour over time and is not about generating revenue. Perruzza has disputed whether it is accomplishing that goal. 'What we really want people to do is slow down, be more cognizant of their environment,' he told CP24 Thursday morning. 'You want to change behavior and the way the cameras are out there now; it's not doing that.' He argued that too many cameras operate with little warning or visibility. It should be noted that under provincial legislation, signage warning drivers about the presence of cameras in a new location must go up 90 days before they can begin issuing tickets. 'We need to have visible markings. People need to know that this is a school zone, that there is a camera here, and that if you exceed the posted speed limit, you are going to get a fine. But it needs to be clear. It needs to be visible,' he said. The ASE program has also faced its share of challenges. One notable location at Parkside drive, issued roughly 66,000 tickets since 2022. But it's been cut down numerous times in recent months, adding to the city's ongoing fight against vandals. Parkside Drive speed camera A damaged Parkside Drive speed camera is pictured in Toronto on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (CP24) Already, the city has logged more than 325 vandalism incidents involving its ASE cameras in 2025. John Tory defends the program Former mayor John Tory, speaking on NewsTalk 1010 Thursday morning, defended the cameras' role in making streets safer. 'I launched this program because of the incredible number of deaths and serious injuries that resulted from speeding,' he said. John Tory doesn't have plans to run for Toronto mayor, but says he has 'a lot to think about' John Tory doesn't have plans to run for Toronto mayor, but says he has 'a lot to think about' 'I said at the time, and I would say it again today, I don't care if those cameras take in one cent of revenue. The notion this is some kind of revenue grab is ridiculous, because the only thing that triggers a fine to be paid is if somebody speeds.' Meanwhile, Barbara Gray, Toronto's general manager of transportation services, told reporters the program is a 'critical piece' of the Vision Zero (program). 'The automated speed enforcement program is a critical piece of Vision Zero. People get killed and seriously injured related to speed,' she said. 'Automated enforcement gives us a much broader reach city wide to remind people that speeding is not what they need to be doing.' 'In my mind, our complement of speed enforcement cameras and red light cameras is exactly where it needs to be.' Flexibility versus enforcement Coun. Shelley Carroll, representing Don Valley North, said the program was never intended to be about making money. 'People talk about flexibility. Well, this isn't meant to be a cash grab. It's meant to change behavior, which means the amount of revenue from it should be going down every year as well, and we'd be happy to have it going down,' Carroll said. 'But if you want to add flexibility, if you want to add technology for every add to the program to make everyone perfectly happy, you're adding a need for human resources to run the program.' Since 2016, the city has gradually increased its investment in Vision Zero to support its road safety efforts. The 2025 council-approved budget of $99.1 million — $31.7 million in capital and $67.4 million in operating — marking the largest annual investment for the program since its launch.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla's Robotaxis Reportedly Sped and Veered Into the Wrong Lanes. Does This Crush the Bull Case for TSLA Stock?
Tesla's (TSLA) highly anticipated robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas encountered turbulence as multiple videos surfaced showing the autonomous vehicles violating traffic laws during their first day of commercial operation. Despite initial investor enthusiasm that sent TSLA stock up 10% before paring gains to 8% on Monday, June 23, concerning footage showed Tesla's Model Y robotaxis speeding, making improper turns, and briefly driving into lanes for opposing traffic. Tesla's Robotaxis Reportedly Sped and Veered Into the Wrong Lanes. Does This Crush the Bull Case for TSLA Stock? Dear Micron Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for June 25 Is United Health Stock a Buy, Hold or Sell for July 2025? Get exclusive insights with the FREE Barchart Brief newsletter. Subscribe now for quick, incisive midday market analysis you won't find anywhere else. In what is perhaps the most troubling incident, captured by former Tesla podcast host Rob Maurer, showed a robotaxi hesitating at an intersection before swerving into an oncoming traffic lane and crossing double-yellow lines to correct course, prompting honking from at least one other driver. Additional footage documented vehicles exceeding speed limits, including one robotaxi traveling 39 mph in a 35 mph zone. These violations immediately attracted federal scrutiny. For instance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contacted Tesla to gather additional information about the incidents. NHTSA emphasized that while it doesn't pre-approve autonomous technologies, it will 'take any necessary actions to protect road safety' following its assessment. The agency is already investigating the performance of Tesla's Full Self-Driving system in limited visibility conditions and has previously linked the technology to fatal crashes. The timing poses a challenge for Tesla's autonomous driving ambitions. While CEO Elon Musk celebrated the launch as culminating 'a decade of hard work,' the company faces significant competition from Waymo, which has completed over 10 million paid trips and operates 1,500 vehicles across multiple cities. Chinese competitor Baidu's (BIDU) Apollo Go has surpassed 11 million trips, highlighting Tesla's relatively late entry into commercial robotaxi services. Industry experts caution that Tesla's camera-only approach, while scalable, faces technical hurdles in handling complex 'edge cases' that could take years to resolve. The Austin deployment involved fewer than two dozen vehicles operating in a limited geography with safety monitors present, making Musk's promise of 'millions of Teslas operating fully autonomously' by late 2025 appear increasingly ambitious. For investors, these early implementation challenges raise questions about Tesla's robotaxi timeline and technological readiness. While the EV maker's manufacturing scale and software update capabilities provide advantages, the traffic violations and regulatory attention suggest a more cautious approach may be necessary. Tesla continues to face multiple headwinds in 2025, including rising competition, higher interest rates, and sluggish consumer demand. Analysts expect the EV giant to report revenue of $97.5 billion in 2025, compared to $97.7 billion in 2024. Its adjusted earnings per share are also forecast to narrow by 21% year-over-year to $1.90 in 2025. However, Wall Street estimates revenue to soar to $141 billion in 2027 with adjusted earnings per share of $3.71. Out of the 41 analysts tracking TSLA stock, 14 recommend 'Strong Buy,' two recommend 'Moderate Buy,' 15 recommend 'Hold,' and 10 recommend 'Strong Sell.' The average target price for TSLA stock is $292, roughly 10% below its current stock price. The bull case for TSLA stock remains intact, given Tesla's broader leadership in the EV sector. Still, the robotaxi narrative, long considered a key valuation driver, faces near-term headwinds that could temper investor expectations and delay the autonomous driving revenue opportunity that many shareholders have been anticipating. On the date of publication, Aditya Raghunath did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Sign in to access your portfolio
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Mounties warn of ‘misinformation' about fake traffic law changes
A school zone speed sign is pictured in Saskatoon on June 7, 2022. (Chad Hills/CTV Saskatoon) Police in British Columbia are taking the unusual step of addressing online misinformation from 'disreputable websites' that falsely claim sweeping changes are coming to traffic laws across Canada. One such claim falsely states that school-zone speed limits will be in effect 24 hours a day across the country starting July 1. 'These websites are completely wrong, and social media and AI are amplifying the misinformation,' Cpl. Michael McLaughlin of the B.C. Highway Patrol said in a statement Thursday. 'School zones are a provincial jurisdiction,' he added. 'There are no sweeping changes coming for Canada.' All school zone regulations in B.C. are in effect between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. unless otherwise stated on traffic signs. Some websites publishing false claims about 24-hour school zones are also promoting misinformation about the lowering of legal blood-alcohol limits for drivers and dramatic increases in fines for distracted drivers. The B.C. Highway Patrol urges anyone viewing traffic-related content online to consider the source of the information. 'Traffic law announcements should come from your provincial government. A website you've never heard of, or Ned from Facebook, are not reliable sources,' the statement said. 'When Canada-wide traffic changes are being implemented on short notice, and for no apparent reason, that is a red flag for savvy internet users.'
