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Jul

2019

Dayton Won't Budge on Traffic Cams

New state restrictions on red-light and speed-detection camera programs that went into effect this week prompted the city of Trotwood to suspend its photo-enforcement program.

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Red-Light Camera Ban Slated to Affect Tomball, Magnolia City Budgets

Jul

2019

Red Light Cameras

Red-Light Camera Ban Slated to Affect Tomball, Magnolia City Budgets

Red-light cameras are being shut down across Texas.

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Secret's Out: Speed Cameras Aren't Really About School Safety

Jul

2019

Speed Cameras

Secret's Out: Speed Cameras Aren't Really About School Safety

It's the definition of a slippery slope: Government starts something on a small scale, with intentions that are hard to argue with, and then blows it all out of proportion.

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Terrifying Bio-Metrics USED Woody Harrelson's Face to Go After Beer Thief!

May

2019

Facial Recognition

Terrifying Bio-Metrics USED Woody Harrelson's Face to Go After Beer Thief!

The NYPD has used Woody Harrelsons face to go after a petty criminal.

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How a Mark Cuban-Backed Facial Recognition Firm Pushed to Get Driver License Photo Data

May

2019

Facial Recognition

How a Mark Cuban-Backed Facial Recognition Firm Pushed to Get Driver License Photo Data

Emails obtained through a public records request provide insight into how facial recognition companies attempt to strike deals with local law enforcement as well as gain access to sensitive data on local residents.

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Court Says Using Chalk on Tires for Parking Enforcement Violates Constitution

Apr

2019

Parking

Court Says Using Chalk on Tires for Parking Enforcement Violates Constitution

The next time parking enforcement officers use chalk to mark your tires, they might be acting unconstitutionally.

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Speed Limit Changed on Hagers Crossing Drive

Apr

2019

School Zone Cameras

Speed Limit Changed on Hagers Crossing Drive

The city of Hagerstown announced the reduction of the speed limit on Hagers Crossing Drive from 30 to 25 miles per hour.

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Report: THC Limits Not Correlated to Driving Impairment

Apr

2019

Research

Report: THC Limits Not Correlated to Driving Impairment

The presence of THC in blood is not correlated with driving performance and is not a reliable indicator of psychomotor impairment, according to recommendations made by a state-appointed traffic safety task force.

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Google's Sensorvault Can Tell Police Where You've Been

Apr

2019

Surveillance

Google's Sensorvault Can Tell Police Where You've Been

Do you know where you were five years ago? Did you have an Android phone at the time? It turns out Google might know--and it might be telling law enforcement.

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