09
Apr
2025
The federal bribery trial of Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III commenced this week, centering on allegations that he accepted bribes from a red-light camera company executive. This trial is part of a broader investigation into corruption in Illinois politics, and it marks the first case related to the red-light camera industry to be heard by a jury.
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09
Apr
2025
The Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act has been introduced to make staging truck accidents a federal crime, aiming to protect truck drivers from fraudulent claims that inflate insurance costs and threaten highway safety.
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09
Apr
2025
John Boland, a Colorado attorney, successfully contested a $75 toll lane ticket, highlighting issues with the tolling authority's practices and considering a class action lawsuit for others affected by similar penalties.
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03
Apr
2025
The city of Detroit has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a lawsuit involving the wrongful detainment of a mother and her toddler due to an error in the use of license plate reader technology by the Detroit Police Department (DPD). While the city admitted no wrongdoing, the incident raises significant concerns regarding the reliability of automated surveillance systems and their implications for civil liberties.
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03
Apr
2025
Ohio has officially banned the use of speed enforcement cameras in counties and townships, a decision made as part of a larger transportation budget bill. While this ban aims to address concerns over public safety and financial motivations behind speed cameras, cities and villages retain the ability to use them, leading to ongoing debates about traffic enforcement practices.
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03
Apr
2025
Ann Arbor, Michigan has settled a class action lawsuit regarding the unconstitutional practice of chalking car tires for parking enforcement, offering $1 to affected individuals after a federal ruling deemed it a violation of the Fourth Amendment.
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03
Apr
2025
Texas is set to replace temporary paper tags with metal plates due to rising criminal activity linked to the misuse of paper tags. This change, effective July 1, aims to enhance law enforcement's ability to track vehicles and improve efficiency for car dealers.
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01
Apr
2025
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed an $11 billion transportation budget, known as House Bill 54, which aims to enhance the state's infrastructure while eliminating the use of speed cameras in counties and townships. This budget not only addresses highway safety but also introduces new initiatives, including the construction of truck parking lots and the establishment of a new division focused on advanced air mobility.
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31
Mar
2025
Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous taxi service, faced significant challenges in San Francisco last year, accumulating over $65,000 in fines due to nearly 600 parking violations. This situation raises questions about the operational efficacy of driverless vehicles in urban environments and their compliance with local traffic regulations.
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