Bill bans traffic camera contracts with out-of-state companies

January 1, 2022 • 00:03

Good start, but if you’re going through that much work, just ban them.

A bill that’s cleared a Senate subcommittee would prohibit Iowa cities from using out-of-state companies to install and maintain the cameras or to issue the tickets for speeding and running red lights. Pete McRoberts, a lobbyist for the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, suggested requiring only Iowa companies be involved ensures they’re accountable to Iowans.

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