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What if a traffic ticket could actually change someone’s behavior instead of just costing them money? Assemblymember Jordan Wright and I have introduced legislation that would give cyclists ticketed for breaking traffic laws a choice: watch a road safety video or pay a fine.

Our bill is inspired by an innovative initiative in London known as the “Sin Bin,” where police set up a roadside tent and give cyclists caught violating traffic laws the opportunity to watch a safety video instead of paying a fine.

Cycling is good for our health, our wallets, and our environment. We want more New Yorkers to feel comfortable riding bikes, but we also need everyone to follow the rules of the road and respect pedestrian safety.