Traffic law crackdown branded a ‘war on people’ after 6,000 dragged into court while other drivers hit with only a fine

A TRAFFIC law crackdown has been branded a “war on people” after 6,000 drivers were dragged to court and more hit with fines.

The NYPD’s new policy to crack down on bike traffic laws in New York City has left many frustrated.

In the first quarter of the year only 561 tickets were issued for violations, in the second quarter nearly 6,000 tickets were issued.

Cyclists are being hit with fines and hauled into court over things like running red lights, not wearing helmets and driving the wrong way…

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