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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders received two traffic tickets for speeding at 101 MPH in a 60 zone and failed to appear in court, but he acknowledged his mistakes and is addressing the issues. The incident occurred in Ohio, and Sanders has taken responsibility for his actions while preparing for the upcoming NFL training camp amid a competitive quarterback situation for the Browns.
Traffic tickets issued to Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill for careless driving and not wearing a seatbelt were dismissed after Miami-Dade Police officers failed to appear in court. The incident, which involved Hill being handcuffed and kneeled on by an officer, drew criticism for excessive force. Hill's teammate, Calais Campbell, who tried to intervene, was also handcuffed but not charged. Hill has called for the officer involved to be fired.
Older adults with ADHD are more than twice as likely to receive traffic tickets and 74% more likely to be involved in car crashes compared to their counterparts without the condition, according to a study involving over 2,800 adults aged 65 to 79. The researchers called for better treatment options for older adults with ADHD, which affects over 40 million Americans and has seen a surge in prescriptions for medications like Adderall in recent years. The study highlights the need for effective interventions to improve the diagnosis and management of ADHD among older adults to promote safe mobility and healthy aging.
Law enforcement agencies in Colorado, including El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Colorado Springs Police, Fountain Police, and Monument Police, will be conducting a "surge" effort to crack down on traffic violations on Friday. El Paso County is an area of focus due to having the highest number of traffic deaths in Colorado in 2022. The goal is to make the roads safer, and major roads where drivers can expect to see more law enforcement presence include Powers Blvd, Fountain Blvd, Highway 24, and Woodmen Rd. The extra patrolling is planned to happen once a quarter in 2023.
A traffic cop in Staten Island is suing the city and a police captain over the use of unofficial NYPD courtesy cards, which he claims are used to maintain a system of impunity for friends and family of officers to avoid traffic tickets. The cop claims he was retaliated against for his stance against the cards, which he says are corrupt. He also alleges that the practice of selective law enforcement, including giving the cards away in exchange for discounts, comes with a component of racial bias.