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DeWine Signs Ohio Transportation Budget, Eliminates Some Speed Cameras

Apr

2025

DeWine Signs Ohio Transportation Budget, Eliminates Some Speed Cameras

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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Waymo's Robotaxis Racked Up $65,000 in Fines Just in San Francisco

Mar

2025

Driverless Vehicles

Waymo's Robotaxis Racked Up $65,000 in Fines Just in San Francisco

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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Long Island Man's Parking Ticket Fight Exposes Larger Issue in NYC

Mar

2025

Parking

Long Island Man's Parking Ticket Fight Exposes Larger Issue in NYC

A Long Island man, Hector Colon, faces a nightmare after receiving multiple NYC parking tickets for a vehicle he no longer owns. His case reveals systemic issues in the city's ticketing process, including outdated information and a conflict of interest in the dispute resolution system.

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Wilmington City Council Preparing to Let Red Light Camera Program End in June

Mar

2025

Red Light Cameras

Wilmington City Council Preparing to Let Red Light Camera Program End in June

The Wilmington City Council is poised to allow its red light camera program to expire in June, a decision that has sparked discussions about traffic safety and the effectiveness of automated enforcement measures. This move comes after years of controversy surrounding the program's impact on road safety and city revenues.

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Jake and Spike Dispute Tickets From Speed Cameras in School Zones

Mar

2025

School Zone Cameras

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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