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NY Threatens $50 Fee for NJ Drivers Over Bill Targeting NYC's 'Corrupt' Speed Cameras

04

Oct

2022

NY Threatens $50 Fee for NJ Drivers Over Bill Targeting NYC's 'Corrupt' Speed Cameras

A battle is brewing between New York and New Jersey lawmakers over New York City's newly launched 24/7 speed cameras—and the political squabble could lead to costly fees for commuters traveling between the two states.

$50 to Drive to Manhattan. $100 to Come Into N.J.

01

Oct

2022

Red Light Cameras

$50 to Drive to Manhattan. $100 to Come Into N.J.

A war of words between New York and New Jersey legislators over red light cameras could prove costly to commuters who could be slapped with hefty fees to travel between New York City and the Garden State.

01

Oct

2022

Red Light Cameras

Red-Light Camera Case Raises Questions

Most motorists might shrug their shoulders and pay the fine, figuring there is little chance of fighting the citation in court and winning. Others might shake a fist at this manifestation of the surveillance state, but still pay up.

Former Crestwood Mayor Gets Early Prison Release

30

Sep

2022

Red Light Cameras

Former Crestwood Mayor Gets Early Prison Release

Just three months into a one-year sentence for taking bribes, former Crestwood Mayor Louis Presta is set to be released from federal prison in Kentucky.

Allentown's Pursuit of Red-Light Cameras to Address Crashes Is Misguided

29

Sep

2022

Red Light Cameras

Allentown's Pursuit of Red-Light Cameras to Address Crashes Is Misguided

Allentown wants to pursue anti-driving measures like red-light cameras and municipal radar following a crash in which a pedestrian was killed near Dieruff High School. Both of these are currently illegal under state law.

Wild Hit-and-Run Shatters Outdoor NYC Restaurant Space

25

Sep

2022

Misc

Wild Hit-and-Run Shatters Outdoor NYC Restaurant Space

The abandoned Nissan had 23 violations in the city, including 13 school zone speeding tickets and one ticket for running a red light, according to a site that tracks local traffic violations.

Powerful Illinois Politician Responds to Photo Enforcement Bribery Charge

24

Sep

2022

Red Light Cameras

Powerful Illinois Politician Responds to Photo Enforcement Bribery Charge

Illinois State Senator entered a not guilty plea Friday to charges he took bribes from the co-founder of red light camera company Safespeed.

Mobile Speed Camera Nearly Gets Towed in Australia After Parking Illegally

23

Sep

2022

Speed Cameras

Mobile Speed Camera Nearly Gets Towed in Australia After Parking Illegally

A mobile speed camera has nearly fallen prey to an eager tow truck driver after they decided to set up a speed trap in a temporary clearway in the Australian town of Wollongong, New South Wales.

State Sen Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Bribery Charges Involving Red-Light Cameras

23

Sep

2022

Red Light Cameras

State Sen Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Bribery Charges Involving Red-Light Cameras

Gov. JB Pritzker called on the IL state senator to resign after he was arraigned on charges involving SafeSpeed.