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Kansas Supreme Court Rules License Plate Frames Cannot Justify Traffic Stops

The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that police cannot pull over drivers solely for having license plate frames that obscure part of the plate. This decision stems from the case of State vs. Beck, where the court clarified the interpretation of license plate display laws, emphasizing that obscuring the state name does not constitute a violation if the essential information on the plate remains visible.

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Opposition to License Plate Recognition Cameras in Coralville

In Coralville, Iowa, the proposed implementation of license plate recognition cameras has sparked significant public debate. While the Coralville police argue that these cameras enhance crime-solving capabilities, many residents express concerns about privacy and potential overreach in surveillance.

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License Plate Mix-Up Leads to $2K in Unpaid Tolls for Wisconsin Woman

A Wisconsin woman recently faced an unexpected financial burden of nearly $2,000 due to a license plate mix-up. This incident highlights the complexities and potential pitfalls of vehicle registration systems, as well as the challenges consumers face in correcting administrative errors.

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New Florida Law on Private Parking Lots in Pensacola

In response to growing concerns about the practices of private parking lot operators, the city of Pensacola is set to enforce a new Florida law aimed at regulating private parking. This legislation mandates that private lots clarify their non-governmental status and reclassify parking violations as "invoices" rather than "tickets," thus eliminating criminal penalties for non-payment.

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Are Parking Tickets From Private Companies Legit?

The legitimacy of parking tickets issued by private companies has become a contentious issue, particularly following a gym member's negative experience with Professional Parking Management (PPM). This article explores the complexities of private parking enforcement, the rights of consumers, and how to effectively dispute unfair citations.

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Fourth of July in the Age of Algorithmic Tyranny

On Independence Day, as America celebrates freedom, a new form of control quietly expands: privately owned red light and speed cameras, along with corporate-run surveillance systems, now monitor our every move not for public safety alone, but for profit. This article exposes how traffic enforcement has become a lucrative business for shareholders, raising urgent questions about privacy, liberty, and the meaning of independence in the age of automated surveillance.

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Wrongly Issued Speeding Tickets in Florida

A significant error by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has led to over 200 speeding tickets being incorrectly issued to drivers in Brevard County. These tickets, which pertained to school zone violations, were voided after it was revealed that the drivers were not in the jurisdiction where the alleged violations occurred. The incident raises questions about the reliability of automated ticketing systems and the implications for local law enforcement practices.

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Scammers Could Cheat New York's New Congestion Pricing Tolls

Drivers who obscure their plates or otherwise circumvent paying tolls already cost the city’s …

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Cape Coral Speeding Ticket Dismissal Incident

In Cape Coral, Florida, a total of 84 speeding tickets issued by RedSpeed, the company managing school zone speed cameras, have been dismissed due to a clerical error regarding timing information. The incident highlights the challenges of human error in automated systems and raises concerns among residents about the accuracy of speed enforcement measures.

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