13
Jul
2025
13
Jul
2025
Big Brother
AI-Enabled Trash Trucks Will Scan Your Trash to Scold You About Recycling
The city of Centerville, Ohio, has introduced AI-enabled trash trucks that scan residents' waste to monitor recycling practices. These trucks aim to reduce contamination in recycling bins and educate the public on proper waste disposal. However, the initiative raises privacy concerns as personal data tied to residents' trash is collected and reported.
4 min read
10
Jul
2025
Red Light Cameras
Gurnee's Red-Light Camera Program Termination
The Village of Gurnee, Illinois, has officially ended its red-light photo enforcement program after 16 years of operation. This decision marks a significant shift in the local approach to traffic safety and enforcement, raising questions about the future of traffic management in the area.
3 min read
10
Jul
2025
License Plates
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.
4 min read
09
Jul
2025
License Plate Readers
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.
3 min read
09
Jul
2025
Tolls
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.
3 min read
08
Jul
2025
Parking
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.
4 min read
08
Jul
2025
Parking
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.
3 min read
04
Jul
2025
Ban the Cams
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.
5 min read