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Waymo Responds After Austin Woman Trapped, Stranded by Driverless Car
A recent TikTok video has sparked significant discussion about the safety and reliability of Waymo’s driverless vehicles after an Austin woman claimed she and her friends were trapped in a Waymo car for over five minutes. The incident raises questions about the functionality of autonomous vehicles and their capacity to ensure passenger safety.
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The Law That Helped Miami Schools Make Millions Off Bus Camera Tickets May Change
A new bill in Florida is set to revise the existing school bus camera law, which has been a significant source of revenue for Miami schools through fines collected from traffic violations. The proposed changes aim to alleviate the burden on administrative courts by shifting the responsibility of handling ticket disputes from the courts to the school districts themselves.
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DOT Threatens Action Against NYC Federal Funding Over Congestion Pricing
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has threatened actions against New York over its congestion pricing program, while Nevada's Senate has advanced a bill to significantly increase trucking insurance minimums. These developments highlight ongoing tensions between state policies and federal regulations in the transportation sector.
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Suffolk County May Have to Pay Back $91M in Shady Red-Light Camera Fees
Suffolk County, New York, is grappling with the potential repayment of up to $91 million due to controversial fees collected from its red-light camera program. This financial burden comes at a time when the county is already facing a projected budget deficit of $552 million by 2028, raising concerns about fiscal stability and future spending plans.
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Steve Lehto: Ohio Voters WILL Get to Vote on Qualified Immunity Ban
Ohio voters will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment to ban qualified immunity for police and government employees, following a recent Supreme Court decision that allowed the measure to proceed despite objections from the Ohio Attorney General.
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