Fines

A New—and Hopefully Better—Way to Deal with the Homeless Crisis on the N.Y.C. Subway
More homeless people are using the subway as temporary housing, and the delays and disruptions have increased as well. A new city program will replace fines with outreach to provide better access to social services.

Chicago Should Legalize A-Frame Signs, Alderman Says
A-frame sandwich board signs are illegal in Chicago, but they're widely used anyway.
U.K. Couple Fined for Living in Home Disguised as Garage
Reeta Herzallah and Hamdi Almasri used a fake garage door to live in an area that required a garage space.
Massachusetts Considers Raising Its $1 Jaywalking Fine
There are a few reasons one should exercise caution while crossing the street illegally. In Massachusetts, fear of a fine is not one of them.
Nova Scotia Cracks Down on Jaywalkers—Advocates React As Expected
The provincial government has taken draconian measures on jaywalkers in an effort to curb pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
California's New Emergency Drought Rules Require More Restrictions, Fines
Although some cities in California already have mandatory water restrictions in place, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted drought regulations this week that direct water agencies to ban wasteful practices.
With Lower Fines, Davis Hopes More Citations Will Promote More Cycling
The City of Davis has introduced a new tiered bicycle fine system to encourage officers to issue more tickets to those that break the rules. They hope more tickets will result in more safety and more cycling.
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