29
Dec
2024
A contentious debate is brewing in Georgia over automated school zone speed cameras as State Rep. Dale Washburn announces plans to introduce legislation to eliminate them. The controversy centers on whether these cameras effectively promote safety or primarily serve as revenue generators for local governments and private companies.
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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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24
Dec
2024
The rise of automated law enforcement, particularly through the use of cameras for traffic violations, has sparked debate about its implications for public safety and civil liberties. As municipalities increasingly adopt these technologies, the article by Doug Turnbull for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution examines the growing trend of automated policing, its effectiveness, and the potential consequences for drivers.
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21
Dec
2024
In a significant misstep for New York City's parking enforcement, AI-powered cameras installed on buses incorrectly issued approximately 3,800 parking tickets. This incident has prompted the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to refund fines and rectify the software issues that led to the errors.
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21
Dec
2024
The Bartlesville Police Department (BPD) is set to host a forum on January 16, 2024, to discuss the controversial Flock cameras installed in the city. This event aims to address community concerns regarding surveillance and privacy while educating residents about the technology's role in crime prevention and public safety.
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19
Dec
2024
Digital license plates, while offering modern features, have been found to have significant security vulnerabilities that allow hackers to manipulate them, raising concerns about traffic regulation evasion and privacy.
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18
Dec
2024
The New York State Thruway Authority has reported a staggering revenue loss of $631,000 in 2024 due to drivers employing various tricks to evade tolls. This figure marks a significant increase from the previous year and raises concerns about the effectiveness of cashless tolling systems and the growing trend of toll evasion.
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18
Dec
2024
Norfolk, Virginia has implemented a controversial surveillance system using Flock cameras that track vehicle movements across the city, raising significant Fourth Amendment concerns regarding privacy and government overreach. Legal experts discuss the implications of this technology and the ongoing lawsuit challenging its constitutionality.
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17
Dec
2024
Digital license plates, marketed by Reviver, are becoming increasingly popular in several states, offering features like customizable displays and GPS tracking. However, security researcher Josep Rodriguez has revealed a serious vulnerability: these plates can be "jailbroken," allowing users to change their license plate numbers at will, evade tolls, and even redirect traffic violations to innocent drivers. This revelation raises significant concerns about the security and regulation of digital vehicle identification systems.
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