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Hawaii has implemented a new law strengthening left lane restrictions for large vehicles and imposing fines for violations to enhance roadway safety. The law aims to address safety concerns by penalizing non-compliance with existing lane restrictions for trucks.

Bike taxi operators in Kozhikode are being investigated for using privately registered motorcycles for commercial purposes without proper authorization. The unauthorized use attracts fines between ₹2,000 and ₹5,000 and additional legal actions.

Angie Báez, a JPMorgan Chase executive, was fined $175 for littering and impeding sanitation operations after taking a Knicks-themed trash can during a championship parade. She was later fired by JPMorgan Chase, and the city recovered the can nearly a week after the incident.

Smartwatch-wearing drivers who look at their wrists while driving may face penalty points or fines, according to a warning from RAC. The advisory highlights concerns over distracted driving caused by checking wearable devices.

Landlords who fail to address property issues are now subject to fines of up to £7,000. The measure targets rogue landlords to enforce property maintenance standards.

The Trump administration has warned over 500 hospitals to provide transparent pricing information or face fines up to $2 million annually. The Associated Press obtained the list of hospitals that received warnings or requests to submit compliance plans since April.

The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with enough information about prices, requiring them to comply with new requirements or face fines.

Over 100,000 illegal cockroaches were confiscated in Australia during a border enforcement operation. The country enforces strict biosecurity measures to protect its agriculture, horticulture, and native wildlife from pest threats, with penalties for smuggling undeclared animal, insect, or plant material.

PwC has decided not to distribute proceeds from a 2022 disposal due to ongoing fines and a pending lawsuit linked to the China Evergrande fallout. The firm is cutting partner payouts as it navigates legal and financial challenges.

The world's cheapest cruise line is threatening to fine passengers who take buffet food back to their rooms, signaling a shift in policy to address perceived misuse of onboard dining services.

Tennessee's new law banning crypto kiosks will take effect on July 1. Operators and businesses hosting these machines must comply by the deadline or face potential fines and prison time.

Royal Mail is investing £500m to address late deliveries and meet new targets by May 2024. Second-class post will be delivered every other weekday and eliminated on Saturdays starting next month. The company has been piloting a new delivery pattern since July.

The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned against dYdX and six other unauthorized crypto platforms, with promoters facing fines up to 5 million pesos or 21 years in prison under Philippine securities law.

Universities in England may face fines of up to £500,000 or 2% of their income for failing to protect free speech under a new complaints system led by the Office for Students. The scheme, launched by the Department for Education, allows staff, external speakers, and non-students to report violations.