Traffic

Shocking Commute: NJ Woman Sues Lyft After Driver’s Lewd Act in Manhattan Traffic

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New York — In a disturbing incident highlighting concerns about rider safety in ride-sharing services, a New Jersey woman has filed a lawsuit against Lyft, alleging that her driver engaged in lewd behavior during her commute to work. The lawsuit claims the driver exposed himself and urinated in a container while operating the vehicle on a Manhattan roadway in March. The legal complaint, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, details the distressing experience of the plaintiff, identified only as Jane Doe, who was traveling from her home in Fort Lee, New Jersey, to her job at … Read more

New Orleans Lifelong Resident Decries Spike in Traffic Law Disregard, Calls for Stronger Enforcement

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Slidell, LA – As a lifelong resident of the New Orleans metropolitan area, I’ve driven these streets for decades, from the times when the main arteries were Broad Street and U.S. 90, long before the modern interstate system reshaped our city. Over the years, I’ve seen everything on the road from seasoned commuters to tourists lost on their first visit. Yet, a shift in recent years has caught my attention, one that poses significant concerns about safety on our roadways. Local residents and visitors alike seem to have developed a flagrant disregard for traffic laws … Read more

Female Driver Files Lawsuit Against Northampton Police Officers After Aggressive Traffic Stop Escalates

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NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – A Holyoke woman has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the city of Northampton and two police officers after she alleged she was injured during a controversial traffic stop. Marisol Driouech claims that she was pepper sprayed and wrestled to the ground by the police during the incident, which took place in April of last year on King Street in Northampton. Dashcam footage of the traffic stop shows the events leading up to the altercation. Driouech’s attorney, Dana Goldblatt, stated that she had previously sent a letter to the city presenting her … Read more

Tornillo Port of Entry to Remain Open for Commercial Truck Traffic, Boosting Trade and Growth in the Region

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EL PASO, Texas – The commercial cargo lanes at the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry in Tornillo, Texas, will remain open for truck traffic indefinitely, according to El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego. The decision by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to extend truck inspections beyond the March 31 deadline was communicated to local government officials and border industry stakeholders on Thursday. Samaniego shared this information with Border Report. Currently, only around 50 trucks cross the port each day, but the traffic volume is gradually increasing. The decision to keep the commercial lanes open was … Read more