29
Mar
2025
A Long Island man, Hector Colon, faces a nightmare after receiving multiple NYC parking tickets for a vehicle he no longer owns. His case reveals systemic issues in the city's ticketing process, including outdated information and a conflict of interest in the dispute resolution system.
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28
Mar
2025
The Wilmington City Council is poised to allow its red light camera program to expire in June, a decision that has sparked discussions about traffic safety and the effectiveness of automated enforcement measures. This move comes after years of controversy surrounding the program's impact on road safety and city revenues.
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27
Mar
2025
In Washington, a heated discourse has emerged regarding the use of speed cameras in school zones, sparked by Edgewood resident Michael Stanzel's challenge against the ticketing practices of these cameras. He, along with radio hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill, debates the effectiveness and transparency of these systems, questioning whether they genuinely contribute to child safety or primarily serve as revenue generators for municipalities.
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26
Mar
2025
The article explores the controversial use of speed cameras in Pennsylvania, questioning whether these devices serve public safety or primarily generate revenue for local governments. It argues that the majority of speed limits in the state are set significantly below what is deemed safe, turning drivers into unwitting offenders.
3 min read
26
Mar
2025
Under the guise of community safety, Stanwood's installation of 14 license plate cameras is rapidly transforming public spaces into zones of pervasive monitoring. Despite assurances that they only capture still images, critics argue that these devices represent a covert expansion of state surveillance, eroding privacy under the pretext of deterring crime.
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25
Mar
2025
A recent incident in Miami-Dade County has sparked outrage among residents regarding a school bus camera program designed to penalize traffic violators. A Volusia County man received a hefty $225 fine based on a blurry photograph of his vehicle's license plate, which he asserts does not belong to him. This case has raised questions about the reliability and fairness of automated ticketing systems.
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24
Mar
2025
The City of Palatka is advancing a proposal to implement automated speed cameras in designated school zones. This initiative, supported by the police department, aims to deter speeding in areas frequented by children, with civil violations issued for those exceeding the speed limit.
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24
Mar
2025
The Gig Harbor City Council is set to vote on the installation of ten Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to enhance crime-solving capabilities, following Lakewood's successful implementation of similar technology. However, the proposal has ignited a debate over privacy and surveillance, with council members expressing concerns about data security and potential misuse by third parties.
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24
Mar
2025
New York City has impounded over 4,000 vehicles in a crackdown on ghost license plates, which are altered or obscured plates used to evade traffic enforcement. The initiative has led to numerous arrests and significant fines for toll evasion, with new regulations set to take effect soon.
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