07
Jan
2025
Connecticut is set to implement its first municipally-operated speed and red light camera programs in 2025, aiming to enhance road safety by leveraging technology to monitor and enforce traffic laws. This initiative is designed to reduce traffic violations and accidents, particularly in high-risk areas, but it also raises concerns about surveillance and potential revenue generation from fines.
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07
Jan
2025
Des Moines speed cameras are back in operation after a hiatus due to a new state law requiring Department of Transportation approval for their locations. The city must now inform drivers of these cameras with proper signage, and fines for violations will be issued.
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07
Jan
2025
The town of Kent, Connecticut, is holding a crucial referendum where residents will vote on the installation of speed cameras and appropriate funding for traffic safety enforcement. This vote follows Washington's recent distinction as the first Connecticut municipality to implement automated traffic enforcement.
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29
Dec
2024
San Francisco's pioneering speed camera program has been delayed until March 2024, marking California's first automated speed enforcement initiative. The program, initially scheduled to launch earlier, faced several technical and administrative hurdles during its implementation phase.
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15
Dec
2024
The Lake Wales City Commission has unanimously approved an ordinance allowing the installation of red-light cameras and speed-detection systems in school zones. This decision aligns Lake Wales with five other municipalities in Polk County that have implemented similar measures to deter traffic violations.
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14
Dec
2024
In a move aimed at increasing revenue, Loveland, Colorado, will introduce red light cameras and speed camera vans starting January 15, 2025. This initiative, led by the Loveland Police Department, is part of a broader trend among Colorado communities to implement automated traffic enforcement systems.
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11
Dec
2024
Chicago's speed camera program has reported a significant decrease in ticket revenue, amounting to $28 million less in fines compared to the same period in 2023. This decline has prompted city officials to consider lowering the speed limit and increasing the number of speed cameras as potential solutions to boost revenue amid a looming budget deficit.
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08
Dec
2024
Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed installing new speed cameras in Chicago to generate $11 million for police consent decree positions, as part of a larger effort to close a $346.2 million budget gap. This proposal comes amid ongoing negotiations and resistance from City Council members, with a critical end-of-year deadline approaching.
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06
Dec
2024
In response to increasing public discontent regarding speed cameras, Macon-Bibb lawmakers are preparing to propose a ban on these devices in the upcoming legislative session. The move comes as data reveals that local drivers have incurred over $8.8 million in fines, raising questions about the effectiveness and fairness of automated traffic enforcement.
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