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Will ghost car incidents reduce by 20% in NYC by end of 2025?
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NYC Officials Remove 73,000 Illegal Vehicles, Including 20,000 Ghost Cars and 53,000 Illegal Scooters
Dec 11, 2024, 09:45 PM
New York City officials have reported significant progress in removing illegal vehicles, specifically 'ghost cars,' from the streets. Since the beginning of the current administration, over 73,000 such vehicles have been seized, which includes approximately 20,000 ghost cars and 53,000 illegal motorized scooters, bikes, and ATVs. The crackdown has been a collaborative effort involving the NYPD and the Department of Sanitation, with the latest operation removing an additional 7,500 ghost cars. City officials emphasize that these efforts aim to enhance public safety and improve the quality of life in neighborhoods. The initiative has garnered support from local representatives and aims to address community concerns regarding unregistered vehicles that evade law enforcement and contribute to disorder on the streets.
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