Statement From Speaker Sheldon Silver Regarding
Legislation Approved Today To Allow NYC Traffic Agents
To Write Tickets For "Blocking The Box"

"'Blocking the box' is a serious traffic problem is New York City and can lead to widespread traffic jams that force cars to idle longer and generate more air pollution. This legislation classifies blocking the box as a parking violation and will make it easier to sanction violators, because the city's 2800 traffic enforcement agents will be able to write tickets for this offense. Now that it has been approved by the Assembly and the Senate, I urge Governor Paterson to sign this legislation. I also want to thank Assembly Member Brian Kavanagh, the Assembly sponsor of the legislation."