Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Unlicensed Driving

Gianaris: Time for Albany to Stiffen Penalties for Unlicensed Drivers Who Kill

By Brad Aaron | Feb 24, 2015 | 13 Comments

This morning State Senator Michael Gianaris again called on state lawmakers to pass legislation that would stiffen penalties for motorists who hurt and kill people while driving without a valid license. Joined by State Senator Toby Stavisky, Assembly Member Francisco Moya, and reps from Transportation Alternatives and Make Queens Safer, Gianaris spoke to the press […]

In Brooklyn, Another Alleged Unlicensed Driver Faces Wrist Tap for Killing

By Brad Aaron | Jan 29, 2015 | 8 Comments

An allegedly unlicensed driver who killed a pedestrian in a Brooklyn crosswalk last month was not charged with criminal negligence by NYPD or District Attorney Ken Thompson. Meanwhile, legislation to increase the penalty for causing a death while driving without a valid license continues to languish in Albany. Raul Leone-Vasquez was crossing Bay Parkway at […]

Unlicensed, Hit-and-Run Drivers Kill First NYC Pedestrian Victims of 2015

By Brad Aaron | Jan 5, 2015 | 6 Comments

Motorists struck four pedestrians in two crashes in Manhattan and the Bronx over the weekend, killing two victims. One driver in the Bronx was charged with leaving the scene and reckless driving, while another remains at large. The Manhattan motorist, operating a vehicle with TLC plates, was ticketed for driving without a license, though NYPD […]

Vance Deal: $400 Fine for Unlicensed Driver Who Killed Senior in Crosswalk

By Brad Aaron | Dec 18, 2014 | 112 Comments

An unlicensed driver who fatally struck a senior as she crossed the street with the right of way will pay a $400 fine, pursuant to a plea arrangement with Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance. Keiko Ohnishi was walking with a cane across Madison Avenue at E. 98th Street on September 4 at around 9:47 a.m. […]

Driver With Revoked License Not Charged for Killing East Flatbush Senior

By Brad Aaron | Dec 11, 2014 | 23 Comments

A driver with a revoked license killed a senior in Brooklyn Tuesday. As of Wednesday he was not charged by NYPD or District Attorney Ken Thompson for causing a death. The crash occurred in the 67th Precinct, where motorists have killed at least three pedestrians this year, and at least seven pedestrians since January 2013. […]

Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson: $500 Fine for Unlicensed Driver Who Killed Senior

By Brad Aaron | Oct 6, 2014 | 24 Comments

An unlicensed driver was sentenced to a small fine and probation after he ran over and killed a Brooklyn senior who was crossing with the right of way, per the terms of a plea deal with District Attorney Ken Thompson. Though the driver was charged with committing two traffic offenses at the time of the […]

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