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Presenting the Next Automated Traffic Enforcement Device--The Noise Camera

Oct

2021

Presenting the Next Automated Traffic Enforcement Device--The Noise Camera

Using automated devices to catch people who are exceedingly noisy seems to push us deeper into the world of Big Brother than we should ever go.

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What You're Giving Up When You Let Your Car Insurer Track You in Exchange for Discounts

Oct

2021

Insurance

What You're Giving Up When You Let Your Car Insurer Track You in Exchange for Discounts

A CR investigation finds the savings you get with these telematics programs may come with serious trade-offs. If you still want in, CR's interactive guide can help you find the best option.

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Florida High Court Hears Complaint Over Red Light Camera Fees

Oct

2021

Red Light Cameras

Florida High Court Hears Complaint Over Red Light Camera Fees

Justices appeared skeptical in Florida Supreme Court hearing that explored mandating refunds for red light camera ticket convenience fees.

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Florida Supreme Court to Hear Arguments Over Red Light Camera Fees

Oct

2021

Red Light Cameras

Florida Supreme Court to Hear Arguments Over Red Light Camera Fees

Arguments over a potential class-action lawsuit over a so-called "convenience fee" drivers can be charged by a major red-light camera company will go before the Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday.

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Sep

2021

Fines

Fines Are Not Taxes

Issuing enough citations to generate revenue overwhelms our court resources, which also happens in criminal cases. Authorities must induce most criminal defendants to plead guilty and motorists to not challenge questionable tickets.

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Motor Mouth: Are the Anti-Car Haters Winning?

Sep

2021

Car Haters

Motor Mouth: Are the Anti-Car Haters Winning?

With inner cities dying, why do we need to ban cars there?

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State Senator Grills Turnpike Officials for Loss of Income and Proposes Double License Plates for Border Tolls and Vehicles

Sep

2021

License Plates

State Senator Grills Turnpike Officials for Loss of Income and Proposes Double License Plates for Border Tolls and Vehicles

"There is a minivan with five bikes behind and obviously can't read the license plate. That raises the question: is it worth it to put the front license plate on our car?” Asked a Beaver County Republican."

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Infrastructure Bill Requires Cars to Detect "Impaired" Drivers

Sep

2021

Surveillance

Infrastructure Bill Requires Cars to Detect "Impaired" Drivers

This amounts to mandating a sophisticated set of sensors be installed in a space where many Americans spend huge amounts of time.

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Steve Lehto: You Can Now Legally Film Cops in Florida

Sep

2021

Police

Steve Lehto: You Can Now Legally Film Cops in Florida

It took 12 years and two rulings from a Florida appeals court to get here, however.

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