Diplomatic Privilege On City Streets: When Traffic Laws Meet Immunity
A Pattern That Raised Eyebrows: In New York City, traffic laws apply to millions of drivers every day. Parking rules, speeding limits, and ticketing systems are designed to keep streets safe and moving. However, studies have shown that some drivers operate under very different rules. One widely cited case involves Kuwaiti diplomats assigned to New York City, who averaged 246 driving violations per diplomat per year, with no fines ever paid. This situation offers a clear example of how diplomatic immunity intersects with everyday city life.