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id: 6a5b92e07b
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 16:32 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 16:32 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# NYPD curbs spitting and idling tickets after complaints

The New York Police Department is curbing tickets for spitting and idling, following criticism from some New Yorkers of increased quality-of-life enforcement.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [New York Police Department](/new-york/wiki/new-york-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [Gothamist / WNYC](https://gothamist.com/news/nypd-curbs-spitting-and-idling-tickets-amid-complaints-about-quality-of-life-crackdown), 2026-11-09 16:32 EST: NYPD curbs spitting and idling tickets amid complaints about quality-of-life crackdown

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