NYC Ends Criminal Charges For Cyclists
By Ainsley Martinez
Published on March 19, 2026.
The New York City will stop issuing criminal summonses to cyclists and e-bike riders for low-level traffic violations, replacing them with civil penalties. The change is set to take effect on March 27. The new policy will be available online in six languages and allows for the sharing of trip-level data from app-based delivery companies.
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