Florida

Miami School Bus Camera's Blurry License Plate Photo Led to $225 Ticket.

Mar

2025

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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Florida Drivers Would Need Front License Plates on Cars if Bill Passes

Mar

2025

License Plates

Florida Drivers Would Need Front License Plates on Cars if Bill Passes

A new legislative proposal in Florida aims to require vehicles to display front license plates in addition to the rear tags already mandated. This initiative, supported by state lawmakers, is claimed to address the rising incidence of hit-and-run accidents by enhancing vehicle identification.

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Sheriff Suspends Enforcement of Some Miami School Bus Camera Tickets After Complaints

Mar

2025

School Bus Cameras

Sheriff Suspends Enforcement of Some Miami School Bus Camera Tickets After Complaints

In response to widespread complaints regarding erroneous school bus camera tickets, Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz announced the suspension of enforcement for certain violations. This decision follows an investigation revealing that many drivers were unfairly ticketed for legal actions, prompting a reassessment of the school district’s bus safety program.

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Speed Cameras Turned Off in Manatee County School Zones

Mar

2025

School Zone Cameras

Speed Cameras Turned Off in Manatee County School Zones

In a recent decision by the Manatee County Board of Commissioners, speed cameras installed in school zones will be deactivated following a 5-2 vote. The program, which had issued over 55,000 citations since its implementation in August, faced backlash from the community, leading to its termination.

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Speed Cameras Go Live Outside 10 Osceola County Schools

Feb

2025

School Zone Cameras

Speed Cameras Go Live Outside 10 Osceola County Schools

Osceola County has implemented speed cameras at 10 schools allegedly to improve safety in school zones. Initially, drivers will receive warnings, but fines will be enforced starting March 26. The initiative aims to reduce speeding and enhance student safety during school hours.

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Police Report Almost 4,500 Violations in First Month of School Speed Zone Cameras

Feb

2025

School Zone Cameras

Police Report Almost 4,500 Violations in First Month of School Speed Zone Cameras

In an alleged effort to enhance traffic safety around schools, the Sarasota Police Department (SPD) reported capturing nearly 4,500 violations within the first month of operation for newly installed school zone speed cameras. This initiative aims to reduce speeding and improve safety for students as they arrive and depart from school.

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Red Light Camera Tickets Continue to Rile Drivers, as Aventura Cashes In

Feb

2025

Red Light Cameras

Red Light Camera Tickets Continue to Rile Drivers, as Aventura Cashes In

Red light cameras in Aventura, Florida, have sparked significant controversy among local drivers, who accuse the city of exploiting these systems for revenue rather than safety. A new state law aims to enhance transparency regarding the financial operations related to these cameras, but residents remain skeptical about the motivations behind their implementation.

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Red Lights, Green Cash: How a Florida Lawmaker Boosted BusPatrol and Benefited Her Family

Feb

2025

School Bus Cameras

Red Lights, Green Cash: How a Florida Lawmaker Boosted BusPatrol and Benefited Her Family

The article investigates the intertwining relationship between a Florida State Representative and the school bus camera company BusPatrol, revealing potential ethical conflicts and financial benefits to her family following the passage of legislation that allowed for the use of these cameras in Florida. The piece raises questions about public safety versus profit in the implementation of this new system.

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