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Albuquerque Speed Camera Shut Down for Incorrectly Citing Drivers

08

Nov

2022

Albuquerque Speed Camera Shut Down for Incorrectly Citing Drivers

The Albuquerque Police Department confirmed some drivers have been falsely cited due to an inaccurate speed limit programmed into the system. The company that runs the cameras shut the camera down late last week.

Tesla Driver's Manslaughter Trial Hinges on 'Man vs. Machine'

03

Nov

2022

Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla Driver's Manslaughter Trial Hinges on 'Man vs. Machine'

A manslaughter trial set to begin in Los Angeles for a fatal crash caused by a Tesla operating on Autopilot presents a first-of-its kind test for the legal responsibility of a human driver in a car that was partly driving itself, legal experts say.

Red-Light Camera Program Could Be on Way Out in Greenville

03

Nov

2022

Red Light Cameras

Red-Light Camera Program Could Be on Way Out in Greenville

Greenville's red-light camera program was ruled unconstitutional back in March because too little of the money it generates through penalties end up with the local school system, the state Court of Appeals ruled. Now, the Greenville City Council could be set to pull the plug on the entire program.

Oregonians Will Broadly Oppose ODOT's Tolling Scheme

01

Nov

2022

Tolls

Oregonians Will Broadly Oppose ODOT's Tolling Scheme

Years later thousands have awakened to ODOT's intention: charging tolls on existing highways, and placing the money in a slush fund for whatever the department wishes. The tolls would increase during heavy traffic times, forcing weary drivers onto local roads.

"It's a Speed Trap": Complaints Come in Over Hidden Signage for Speed Cameras in Macon

01

Nov

2022

School Zone Cameras

"It's a Speed Trap": Complaints Come in Over Hidden Signage for Speed Cameras in Macon

Johnny Jacob has also been slapped with a $100 ticket but says he has photo evidence that there was no signage up when he received a ticket--only recently has a sign been added.

Gov. Hochul’s SUVs Are Cloaked From Traffic Cameras

31

Oct

2022

Speed Cameras

Gov. Hochul’s SUVs Are Cloaked From Traffic Cameras

Rules for thee, not for me. The people who push speed cameras don’t actually have to pay the …

Red Light Camera Program Ends in Manatee County

29

Oct

2022

Red Light Cameras

Red Light Camera Program Ends in Manatee County

The company will no longer process payments and all mailings have stopped. Any remaining violations that were issued previously are now null and void, and the vendor isn't answering any calls to the number listed on the back of the notices.

D.C. Says It Has 'Fallen Short' of Goal to End Traffic Deaths

28

Oct

2022

Vision Zero

D.C. Says It Has 'Fallen Short' of Goal to End Traffic Deaths

The District on Thursday issued a report laying out measures to improve road safety, while also acknowledging it has "fallen short" in its work to end traffic deaths by 2024, a goal Mayor Muriel E. Bowser set seven years ago.

26

Oct

2022

Surveillance

Fighting for Truckers

FMCSA is considering a regulation to require every commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to be equipped with electronic identification (ID) technology capable of wirelessly transmitting a unique ID number, along with other information, to Federal or State motor carrier safety enforcement personnel. CVSA petitioned the agency for this rulemaking, claiming it would improve the efficiency of their enforcement.