Hundreds Of Tickets Issued During Travel Ban In New York
Over the weekend, Western New York saw a flurry of activity, and I don’t just mean snowfall. Hundreds of tickets rained down on drivers who dared to defy the driving ban imposed across the region. Buffalo Mayor Bryon Brown sternly declared that over 160 tickets were dished out in the past 24 hours within the city limits, all because some folks thought they could outsmart the Winter Storm with a joyride.
Picture this: snow removal equipment working diligently to clear the roads, and amidst this, drivers choosing to take their chances on a slippery adventure. Not the brightest move, right? Mayor Brown emphasized that the driving ban was essential to let the snowplows do their thing and ensure safer roads for everyone.
But the ban wasn’t just a city affair; New York State Governor Kathy Hochul stepped up to the mic during a press conference, dropping the bomb that over 300 tickets were handed out along the I-90. And who were the culprits? Mostly truckers, apparently, attempting to navigate the throughway during the ban. It’s like trying to swim upstream during a flood – not recommended.
Now, for a glimmer of good news! As of 3:30 Sunday afternoon, the Travel Ban shackles were loosened for many towns north of the City of Buffalo. It seems the Lake Effect snow decided to throw a southern party, sparing the northern towns from its chilly presence. Officials, seizing the opportunity, decided it was time to give the green light for some of the Northtowns.
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But, hold your horses! Officials weren’t ready to lift the ban for the entire region without a second thought. They wisely announced a rendezvous at 7 pm on Sunday night to reassess the situation. Should the ban stay or bid adieu? A decision looming over the city as Monday waited in the wings.
In a nutshell, the weekend played out like a high-stakes game, where snowplows battled the storm, and drivers played roulette with tickets. As the ban lifted for some, uncertainty lingered for others.
