The high price of bad drivers: New York must revoke the licenses of the worst offenders
Published on April 23, 2026.
The New York state's governor, Gov. Hochul, has proposed a proposal to revoke the licenses of the worst offenders in auto insurance, following a battle between two powerful interest groups, the trial lawyers and the insurance companies, who often get their way in the Legislature. The authors argue that removing the worst drivers from the roads would reduce the financial and physical costs for all New Yorkers. They point out that New York makes it difficult for drivers like Miriam Yarimi, who had a history of numerous violations and suspensions, to lose their license to operate 3,000 pounds of steel, glass and plastic at high speeds on public roadways. They also highlight the disparity between the insurance coverage of drivers with poor driving records and those with no infractions can have extensive coverage.
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