Andrew Cuomo’s Traffic Violations Amid NYC Mayoral Campaign

Since returning to New York City to run for mayor, former Governor Andrew Cuomo has garnered attention for repeated traffic violations. His Dodge Charger muscle car was caught speeding in school zones in Brooklyn on April 27 and May 2. Additionally, city records show Cuomo received two speeding tickets within a minute on March 28 while traveling along the West Side Highway in Manhattan.

Between March 6 and May 2, Cuomo paid $365 in fines, which included four speed-camera tickets, a parking in a bus lane ticket, and a meter violation, according to the latest available data. Despite this, Cuomo’s vehicle was often driven by others, and he benefited from a special arrangement while governor that allowed him to bypass traffic cameras in state-owned vehicles with untrackable license plates.

Cuomo’s traffic violations highlight a pattern of double standards, with critics pointing out that he exploited laws he helped establish. Republican mayoral hopeful Curtis Sliwa criticized Cuomo’s behavior, noting that as governor, Cuomo benefited from security protocols that shielded him from traffic camera enforcement.

Recently, Cuomo was filmed on May 28 apparently running a red light on Seventh Avenue after fleeing reporters following a news conference with labor leaders. He was also observed blocking a left-turn lane in Times Square during a campaign event.

Cuomo’s campaign insists he was not reckless during the incidents, asserting that he was guided by traffic signals and that police were aware of his parking situation. However, critics argue his record underscores hypocrisy, especially given his previous role in shaping policies that enforce traffic laws.

In contrast, other political figures, like Comptroller Brad Lander, have accumulated a large number of traffic tickets over the years, highlighting differing driving records among candidates.