23
Jul
2025
As Florida cities increasingly implement school speed zone cameras to enhance safety, drivers are expressing significant confusion regarding the clarity of the signage associated with these zones. This confusion has led to a wave of citations and frustrations among motorists who feel misled by the current regulations.
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22
Jul
2025
The Real ID initiative is more than just an upgraded identification; it represents a shift towards a federal surveillance system. Twila Brase discusses the potential dangers of this initiative, including the erosion of privacy rights and the risk of a social credit system. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding our rights and the need for citizens to resist compliance with Real ID.
4 min read
22
Jul
2025
The city of Guthrie, Oklahoma, is embroiled in a controversy stemming from a surveillance contract with Flock Safety, raising serious concerns about bureaucratic overreach and accountability. Investigative efforts reveal ongoing operations of surveillance cameras beyond the contract expiration, challenging the integrity of local governance and the delineation of powers between elected officials and municipal employees.
3 min read
21
Jul
2025
An Arkansas family is challenging the installation of a surveillance camera directly facing their home, arguing it violates their Fourth Amendment rights. The Institute for Justice has intervened, calling for the camera's removal and highlighting broader implications for privacy rights in the age of technology.
4 min read
20
Jul
2025
The implementation of school speed zone cameras in Florida has sparked significant controversy, as a recent investigation reveals flaws in the system. While these cameras are designed to enhance student safety by deterring speeding, many drivers are facing fines under questionable circumstances, leading to accusations that the program may be more about revenue generation than public safety.
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20
Jul
2025
A recent investigative report by ABC Action News reveals significant flaws in Florida's school-zone speed camera law, highlighting issues of public trust and the potential for automated enforcement to serve as a revenue-generating tool rather than a genuine safety measure. The case of Joe Weaver, a Florida motorist cited despite unclear signage, underscores the law's ambiguities and the consequences for drivers.
4 min read
18
Jul
2025
The City of Palm Bay is seeking an additional $6,000 to bolster its efforts in addressing the increasing number of challenges against speeding tickets issued by school zone traffic cameras. Originally implemented to enhance safety and deter speeding in school zones, these cameras have generated over $300,000 in fines. However, the unexpected surge in court challenges has strained resources, prompting the police department to request more funding from the city council.
3 min read
17
Jul
2025
A coalition of privacy advocates in Denver is urging Mayor Mike Johnston to deactivate the city's 111 Flock automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras. This movement, fueled by concerns over surveillance and data privacy, reflects a growing unease regarding the implications of such technology on civil liberties.
3 min read
16
Jul
2025
Flock Safety, a company specializing in automated license plate readers (ALPRs), faces increasing scrutiny over its surveillance practices and the implications for privacy and civil liberties. Recent statements from the company reveal a troubling pattern of downplaying the harms associated with its technology while shifting blame to users amidst allegations of misuse. This summary explores the key issues surrounding Flock Safety's operations, the implications for privacy rights, and the broader context of surveillance in law enforcement.
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