Crash Count for Brooklyn CB8
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,254
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,410
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 547
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 23
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 14
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in CB 308
Killed 14
Crush Injuries 6
Whole body 3
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Severe Bleeding 10
Head 7
+2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 5
Head 4
Face 1
Concussion 10
Head 6
+1
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 109
Neck 54
+49
Back 32
+27
Head 12
+7
Whole body 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Chest 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Eye 1
Face 1
Contusion/Bruise 123
Lower leg/foot 50
+45
Head 18
+13
Back 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Whole body 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Chest 5
Neck 4
Abrasion 83
Lower leg/foot 32
+27
Lower arm/hand 13
+8
Head 12
+7
Whole body 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Face 4
Neck 3
Back 2
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 36
Back 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Whole body 5
Chest 3
Neck 3
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB8?

Preventable Speeding in CB 308 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CB 308

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 3 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2024 Black Honda 4H (TLB7922) – 154 times • 3 in last 90d here
  4. 2020 Black BMW Mp (RUN1724) – 135 times • 4 in last 90d here
  5. 2016 BMW Sedan (MHA9607) – 128 times • 2 in last 90d here
Atlantic Avenue, 9 PM

Atlantic Avenue, 9 PM

Brooklyn CB8: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 3, 2025

About 9 PM on May 25, 2024, a 39‑year‑old man was struck and killed off the crosswalk on Atlantic Avenue. An SUV and a box truck were involved. He died at the scene. NYC Open Data

He was one of 11 people killed on Brooklyn Community Board 8 streets since Jan 1, 2022, alongside 1,863 injured in 3,308 crashes. NYC Open Data

The deaths continued into this summer. On Aug 28, 2025, a motorcyclist died at Atlantic and Classon after striking a parked dump truck. NYC Open Data

The same corridor, the same hurt

Atlantic Avenue is the worst stretch here, with the most crashes and the most dead. Our analysis flags it as the top hotspot in CB8. NYC Open Data

Evening brings the hardest blows. From late afternoon into night, this area records multiple fatalities, including at 5 PM, 6 PM, and 9 PM hours across the period. NYC Open Data

Heavy vehicles keep showing up in the body count and the injury log. Trucks and buses are tied to pedestrian deaths and dozens of injuries in this board. NYC Open Data

Named failures, fixable now

Some patterns are plain. Driver inattention shows up again and again in injury cases here. So do failure to yield and drivers blowing signals. Speeding injuries are present, too. These are design and accountability problems with known cures. NYC Open Data

Concrete steps on these blocks: daylight every corner so people are visible, as required by a Council bill to ban parking within 20 feet of crosswalks — a bill co‑sponsored by Council Member Chi A. Ossé (Int 1138‑2024). Harden turns and add leading pedestrian intervals. Focus truck enforcement and routing on Atlantic and the repeat hotspots. NYC Open Data

Who acts, and who waits

At the state level, the Stop Super Speeders bill would force the worst repeat offenders to use speed limiters. State Senator Zellnor Myrie is listed as a co‑sponsor, though he missed two committee votes in June 2025. He said, “We should be making this as easy as possible and as safe as possible for as many people as possible.” (S4045) (Streetsblog NYC)

Assembly Member Brian Cunningham missed a committee vote on a school speed zone safety bill in June 2025. What gives? (S 8344)

City lawmakers also hold a key. The daylighting bill above would clear sightlines at scale if passed and implemented. NYC Council – Legistar

Slow it down, stop the bleed

This board has 11 dead since 2022. Two were pedestrians. One was a bicyclist. Trucks figure in several of the worst crashes. The map doesn’t lie: Atlantic keeps taking. NYC Open Data

Two moves would change the odds on every corner: lower speeds across the city and rein in the repeat offenders who keep blowing through our blocks. Tell City Hall and Albany to act. Take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this happening?
Brooklyn Community Board 8, covering Prospect Heights, Crown Heights (North), and Lincoln Terrace Park. It overlaps parts of Council Districts 35, 36, and 41; Assembly Districts 43, 44, 55, 56, 57; and State Senate Districts 20 and 25.
How many people have been hurt or killed here?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 3, 2025, there were 3,308 crashes, 1,863 people injured, and 11 people killed in Brooklyn CB8, according to NYC’s collisions datasets.
What corners are the worst?
Atlantic Avenue is the top hotspot in CB8 by crashes and harm in this period. Other repeat sites include Bedford Avenue, Eastern Parkway, Pacific Street, and St Johns Place, per our analysis of the city’s data.
Which officials represent this area on street safety?
Council Member Chi A. Ossé co‑sponsors the daylighting bill Int 1138‑2024. State Senator Zellnor Myrie co‑sponsors S4045 to require speed limiters for repeat offenders and missed two June 2025 committee votes. Assembly Member Brian Cunningham missed a June 2025 committee vote on a school speed zone safety bill.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi‑nx95, Persons f55k‑p6yu, Vehicles bm4k‑52h4). We filtered to crashes from 2022‑01‑01 through 2025‑09‑03 within Brooklyn Community Board 8 and tallied totals (crashes, injuries, deaths) and hotspot streets. Data were accessed Sep 3, 2025. You can view the base crash table here.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-03
  • File S 4045 - Bill text and actions , Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
  • The Dave Colon Challenge: Zellnor Myrie Wants His Own Bike Now - Article , Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-16
  • File Int 1138‑2024 - Bill page , NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Brian Cunningham

District 43

Council Member Chi A. Ossé

District 36

State Senator Zellnor Myrie

District 20

Other Geographies

Brooklyn CB8 Brooklyn Community Board 8 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 77, District 36, AD 43, SD 20.

It contains Prospect Heights, Crown Heights (North), Lincoln Terrace Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 8

15
Cunningham Supports Mental Health Investment and Federal Gun Safety

Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.

On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.


14
SUV Driver Distraction Injures Rear Passenger

Mar 14 - SUV turned left on Saint Johns Place. Driver distracted. Slammed into sedan. Sixty-eight-year-old man in rear seat hurt. Back injury. Whiplash. He stayed conscious. Streets unforgiving.

According to the police report, a 2016 Dodge SUV made a left turn westbound on Saint Johns Place and collided with a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling eastbound. The SUV struck the sedan at the right front quarter panel and bumper. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. A 68-year-old male passenger in the SUV's right rear seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim actions were listed. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Brooklyn Cyclist

Mar 13 - A sedan driver, distracted and following too close, hit a 27-year-old cyclist on Nostrand Avenue. The rider suffered leg injuries and shock. Streets remain perilous when drivers lose focus.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist who was also heading south. The cyclist suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the sedan driver. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The cyclist wore a helmet, but this was not a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash underscores the danger of distracted driving and tailgating on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709558 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Distracted Ram Truck Crushes Pedestrian’s Face

Mar 12 - A Ram truck plowed into a man crossing Atlantic Avenue. The front end smashed his face. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious, pain sharp in the night. Driver distraction left flesh torn and the street marked.

A 38-year-old man was struck by a Ram truck while crossing Atlantic Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 23:32 near Council District 35. The report states the truck’s front end crushed the pedestrian’s face, leaving him with severe lacerations, though he remained conscious. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The vehicle, registered in North Carolina, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian outside a crosswalk. The police report makes no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor, focusing entirely on the driver’s distraction. The incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by inattentive drivers on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Int 0647-2024 Ossé co-sponsors bill clarifying bus lane signage, with no safety impact.

Mar 7 - Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.

Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.


1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Saint Marks

Mar 1 - A sedan turning left hit a 56-year-old woman crossing Saint Marks Avenue with the signal. She suffered bruises to her knee, leg, and foot. Police cite driver’s failure to yield as the cause.

A sedan traveling east on Saint Marks Avenue made a left turn and struck a 56-year-old woman who was crossing the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way, leading to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end. No other contributing factors were listed. The report highlights the danger when drivers do not yield to people crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Res 0060-2024 Cunningham Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools

Feb 28 - Council backs scramble crosswalks at schools. Cars stop. Kids cross in all directions. Fewer deadly conflicts. Bill aims to shield students at arrival and dismissal. Action now sits in committee.

Resolution 0060-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The measure, introduced February 28, 2024, calls for scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings.' Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary sponsor) and Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (co-sponsor) lead the push. Scramble crosswalks halt all vehicles, letting pedestrians cross in every direction. This design cuts car-pedestrian conflicts, especially for children. The council's action follows years of crashes near schools and a drop in crossing guards. The bill aims to protect the city's most vulnerable road users—its students.


28
Res 0060-2024 Cunningham Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools

Feb 28 - Council backs scramble crosswalks at schools. All cars stop. Kids cross in every direction. Fewer deadly turns. Streets safer at bell time. No more waiting for tragedy.

Resolution Res 0060-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill calls for scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter title reads: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings.' Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary sponsor) and Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (co-sponsor) lead the push. Scramble crosswalks stop all traffic, letting students cross in any direction. The Council notes: 'Such legislation could increase the safety of New York City students traveling to and from school.'


28
Res 0060-2024 Cunningham Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools

Feb 28 - Council backs scramble crosswalks at schools. All cars stop. Kids cross in every direction. Fewer deadly turns. Streets safer at bell time. No more waiting for tragedy.

Resolution Res 0060-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill calls for scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter title reads: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings.' Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary sponsor) and Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (co-sponsor) lead the push. Scramble crosswalks stop all traffic, letting students cross in any direction. The Council notes: 'Such legislation could increase the safety of New York City students traveling to and from school.'


28
Int 0178-2024 Hudson co-sponsors bill banning fake license plates, boosting street safety.

Feb 28 - Council moves to outlaw fake plates. Fraud hides reckless drivers. Bill targets sellers, sets fines. Streets need truth. Law aims to strip shields from danger.

Bill Int 0178-2024 sits with the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates," makes it illegal to sell or distribute fake or temporary plates, with civil penalties for violators. Council Member Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Brewer, Brannan, and Avilés. The bill was referred to committee the same day. Fraudulent plates let reckless drivers vanish. This measure aims to close that escape, exposing those who endanger lives.


28
Int 0301-2024 Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting pedestrian safety with solar crosswalks.

Feb 28 - Council wants 500 solar-lit crosswalks in five years. Bright signals cut through the dark. The bill demands action and a study. Safety for walkers, not drivers. No more hiding in the shadows.

Int 0301-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to install at least 100 illuminated, solar-powered traffic control devices at crosswalks each year for five years. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law...in relation to the installation of solar-powered crosswalks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Menin, Brooks-Powers, Rivera, and others. The bill also requires a study comparing these devices to standard signs. The city must report findings within two years. The goal: more visible crossings, fewer deadly impacts.


28
Int 0450-2024 Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by expanding community use of outdoor spaces.

Feb 28 - Council bill pushes DOT to let schools, centers, and institutions use streets outside their doors. More people, less traffic. Streets shift from cars to community. Still in committee.

Int 0450-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 28, 2024. The bill orders DOT to create a program letting community centers, schools, arts, and religious institutions use adjacent outdoor spaces. The matter title reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to establish a program to allow community centers, schools, arts and cultural institutions and religious institutions to use adjacent outdoor spaces.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Stevens, Restler, Won, and others. The bill has not yet passed. If enacted, it could reclaim space from cars, giving it to people. No formal safety analysis yet, but the measure could mean safer, more vibrant streets for all.


28
Int 0173-2024 Hudson co-sponsors bill creating parking permit enforcement, boosting street safety.

Feb 28 - Council moves to create a parking permit enforcement unit. The bill targets city-issued permit misuse. Streets clogged by illegal parking put walkers and riders at risk. Action now sits with the transportation committee.

Int 0173-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of a parking permit enforcement unit within the department of transportation," would require DOT to form a unit dedicated to enforcing laws against misuse of city-issued parking permits. Council Member Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Amanda Farías, Erik D. Bottcher, Julie Won, Rita C. Joseph, Crystal Hudson, and Farah N. Louis. The bill aims to curb illegal parking that endangers pedestrians and cyclists. It awaits further action in committee.


28
Int 0346-2024 Hudson co-sponsors bill easing jaywalking rules, boosting pedestrian safety.

Feb 28 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians win the right to cross anywhere, signals or not. The law strips police of power to ticket walkers. Streets shift. The city must now teach all road users the new rules.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, amends city code to let pedestrians cross streets at any point, even against signals. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed it on October 26, 2024. The bill states: 'crossing against a traffic signal or outside a crosswalk will not be a violation.' Council Member Tiffany Cabán led, joined by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, Restler, Mealy, Louis, and Bottcher. The law bans summonses for jaywalking and orders the Department of Transportation to educate the public on new rights and responsibilities. The mayor returned it unsigned. This law removes a tool long used to target vulnerable New Yorkers.


28
Int 0179-2024 Hudson co-sponsors bill expanding tow pound capacity, boosting street safety.

Feb 28 - Council eyes bigger NYPD tow pounds. Bill demands enough space to haul away law-breaking cars. Public reports would track towing. Committee shelves action. Streets wait.

Int 0179-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, would require the NYPD to run tow pounds with enough capacity to deter illegal driving. The bill, introduced February 28, 2024, and discussed again on April 28, 2025, reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department tow pound capacity.' Council Member Kamillah Hanks led as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Restler, Hudson, Louis, and Holden. The bill also calls for public reports on towing operations. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.


28
Int 0255-2024 Hudson co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.

Feb 28 - Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.

Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.


28
Int 0144-2024 Hudson co-sponsors bill requiring bollards, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Feb 28 - Council bill orders bollards at reconstructed sidewalks, curb extensions, and ramps. DOT must study bollard impact in crowded zones. Aim: shield walkers, especially those with disabilities, from car incursion.

Int 0144-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced February 28, 2024. The bill mandates the Department of Transportation to install bollards at reconstructed sidewalks, curb extensions, and pedestrian ramps to improve access for people with disabilities. It also requires a study on bollard effectiveness in high pedestrian traffic areas and the creation of installation guidelines within six months. The matter title reads: 'installation of bollards at reconstructed sidewalks, curb extensions and pedestrian ramps.' Council Members Shekar Krishnan (primary), Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Shahana K. Hanif, and Crystal Hudson sponsor the bill. The committee last acted on June 25, 2024, laying it over for further review.


28
Int 0114-2024 Hudson co-sponsors bill requiring DOT to study commercial vehicle street design.

Feb 28 - Council wants DOT to study how street design can keep commercial trucks out of residential blocks. The bill sits in committee. Streets should shelter people, not heavy traffic.

Int 0114-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to report on 'the utility and feasibility of using street design as a means to limit or reduce the use by commercial vehicles of streets in residential neighborhoods.' Jennifer Gutiérrez leads as primary sponsor, joined by Avilés, the Public Advocate, and others. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It demands a clear look at how design can push trucks off streets where people walk, bike, and live.


28
Int 0271-2024 Hudson co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.

Feb 28 - Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.

Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.


28
Int 0177-2024 Hudson co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.

Feb 28 - Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.

Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.