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Jake and Spike Dispute Tickets From Speed Cameras in School Zones

Mar

2025

Jake and Spike Dispute Tickets From Speed Cameras in School Zones

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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Are Speed Cameras an Enforcement-for-Profit Racket?

Mar

2025

Speed Cameras

Are Speed Cameras an Enforcement-for-Profit Racket?

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.

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Stanwood's License Plate Cameras: A Mask for Expanding Surveillance

Mar

2025

License Plate Readers

Stanwood's License Plate Cameras: A Mask for Expanding Surveillance

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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Miami School Bus Camera's Blurry License Plate Photo Led to $225 Ticket.

Mar

2025

School Bus Cameras

Miami School Bus Camera's Blurry License Plate Photo Led to $225 Ticket.

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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Palatka City Leaders Move Forward With School Zone Speed Cameras Proposal

Mar

2025

School Zone Cameras

Palatka City Leaders Move Forward With School Zone Speed Cameras Proposal

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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Will This Pierce County City Get License Plate Cameras? Privacy Is Part of the Debate

Mar

2025

License Plate Readers

Will This Pierce County City Get License Plate Cameras? Privacy Is Part of the Debate

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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Steve Lehto: NYC Impounds 4,000 Vehicles With 'Ghost' License Plates

Mar

2025

License Plates

Steve Lehto: NYC Impounds 4,000 Vehicles With 'Ghost' License Plates

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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Edgewood Residents Debate the Purpose of School Zone Cameras: Safety or Revenue?

Mar

2025

School Zone Cameras

Edgewood Residents Debate the Purpose of School Zone Cameras: Safety or Revenue?

Residents of Edgewood are divided over the installation of school zone cameras, with some viewing them as essential for safety while others see them as a revenue-generating tool for the city. The debate highlights concerns about traffic safety, the allocation of funds, and the effectiveness of the cameras in reducing speeding.

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Lincoln County Adds 30 License Plate Readers

Mar

2025

License Plate Readers

Lincoln County Adds 30 License Plate Readers

Under the pretense of enhanced public safety, Lincoln County is deploying over 30 Flock cameras--devices that operate as pervasive surveillance tools--to monitor daily activities and track citizens, all while masquerading as crime prevention measures.

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