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500 Tickets Issued, 30 Vehicles Of Toll Violators Impounded In Single Day At NJ Bridge 500 Tickets Issued, 30 Vehicles Of Toll Violators Impounded In Single Day At NJ Bridge
500 Tickets Issued, 30 Vehicles Of Toll Violators Impounded In Single Day At NJ Bridge Police issued 500 summonses and impounded 30 vehicles of persistent toll violators and users of fake or obstructed license plates, officials said. The Oct. 15 operation was a collaboration between the Port Authority of NY/NJ Police, NYPD, and New York State Police, and more, which also netted six arrests. This was the first crackdown at Outerbridge Crossing, following previous operations at other regional crossings.  Drivers who received summonses owed a total of $445,909 in unpaid tolls and fees. Vehicles were impounded for a variety of violations, including lack of registration …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Toll Evader: Electronic Panel Hid License Plate At Holland Tunnel, Port Authority Police Say Toll Evader: Electronic Panel Hid License Plate At Holland Tunnel, Port Authority Police Say
Toll Evader: Electronic Panel Hid License Plate At Holland Tunnel, Port Authority Police Say What had been considered a rarity until recently was discovered for the second time in a week by Port Authority police at the Holland Tunnel. An observant officer spotted a Ford Taurus with no front license plate and a black panel that slid up to cover the rear tag as it approached a cashless toll booth shortly after 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 5. Bryant Bishop, 52, of Pennsylvania was taken into custody and charged with theft of services, tampering with public records or information and possession of burglary tools. Bishop, formerly of Teaneck, was turned over to Jersey City police after two …

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by Jerry DeMarco