25
Feb
2025
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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19
Feb
2025
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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19
Feb
2025
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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07
Feb
2025
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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07
Feb
2025
The new school bus camera program in Florida has caught tens of thousands of drivers violating stop signs, but many drivers feel unfairly ticketed and lack a proper process to contest their citations, raising questions about the program's fairness and its focus on revenue generation.
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07
Feb
2025
A 29-year-old police officer from the Orange City Police Department in Florida, was arrested for allegedly using law enforcement databases to stalk a woman he was dating. His actions, which included tracking her movements via license plate readers, have raised significant concerns about the misuse of police technology and the ethical responsibilities of law enforcement personnel.
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05
Feb
2025
In response to significant public outcry regarding the enforcement of speed limit cameras in school zones, Manatee County commissioners have voted to restrict the operational hours of these cameras. This decision aims to address concerns from residents who received tickets during times when school zone signals were not active, highlighting the balance between public safety and fair enforcement practices.
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27
Jan
2025
A resident of Southwest Miami-Dade, Joe Yap, is contesting a traffic citation he received for allegedly passing a stopped school bus. Yap asserts his innocence, claiming he did not violate any traffic laws. This case raises questions about traffic enforcement and the implications for drivers accused of infractions without clear evidence.
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26
Jan
2025
A report by The Tributary has raised ethical concerns regarding Florida State Representative Vicki Lopez's support of school bus camera legislation, particularly given her son's employment with BusPatrol, a company that could potentially benefit from such laws.
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