Council Passes Bill Targeting Most Reckless Drivers

The New York City Council approved a bill Tuesday that would allow police to seize the vehicles of reckless driver that rack up multiple tickets.

The Reckless Drivers Accountability Act will force drivers who receive 5 red light tickets or 15 school zone speeding violations within a one year period to take a safe driving course. Failure to do so would result in seizure of their vehicle.

City Councilman Brad Lander proposed the legislation after a driver with multiple violations accelerated through a red light in Park Slope, killing two children.

"We pledged to take action to target the most reckless driving and intervene with the owners and drivers before they injure or kill more of our neighbors," Lander said.

The rule is expected to go into effect before the end of the year.