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Lawmakers Eye Ban on Speed Cameras

06

Dec

2024

Lawmakers Eye Ban on Speed Cameras

In response to increasing public discontent regarding speed cameras, Macon-Bibb lawmakers are preparing to propose a ban on these devices in the upcoming legislative session. The move comes as data reveals that local drivers have incurred over $8.8 million in fines, raising questions about the effectiveness and fairness of automated traffic enforcement.

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Backlash Growing Against School Zone Speed Cameras in Georgia

24

Feb

2024

School Zone Cameras

Backlash Growing Against School Zone Speed Cameras in Georgia

Georgia's school zone speed cameras, which snap pictures of license plates and cite car owners by mail, face a battle for survival.

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"It's a Speed Trap": Complaints Come in Over Hidden Signage for Speed Cameras in Macon

01

Nov

2022

School Zone Cameras

"It's a Speed Trap": Complaints Come in Over Hidden Signage for Speed Cameras in Macon

Johnny Jacob has also been slapped with a $100 ticket but says he has photo evidence that there was no signage up when he received a ticket--only recently has a sign been added.

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Commit a Crime in Brookhaven? You May Find a Drone on Your Tail

19

Jul

2022

Commit a Crime in Brookhaven? You May Find a Drone on Your Tail

Brookhaven police have released dramatic video of a police drone's role in arresting a criminal suspect earlier this month.

1 min read

Cops Pose as Construction Workers to Nab Texting Drivers

19

Jul

2019

Cops Pose as Construction Workers to Nab Texting Drivers

Police in Cobb County, Georgia, went undercover to nab texting drivers or those who won’t put down their phones in violation of the hands-free law.

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DeKalb Allows Police Department to Access Private License Plate Readers

09

Jul

2019

License Plate Readers

DeKalb Allows Police Department to Access Private License Plate Readers

DeKalb police officers will soon tap into private license plate readers stationed in communities across the county.

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Racing Toward a United State of Speed Cameras?

08

Jul

2019

Racing Toward a United State of Speed Cameras?

Or maybe you got more than one ticket because you passed speed enforcement cameras in several different jurisdictions.

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Ga. Education: Students Safer, but Some Question Bus Camera Use

29

Jul

2018

School Bus Cameras

Ga. Education: Students Safer, but Some Question Bus Camera Use

Georgia was one of the first states to allow local school systems to adopt bus camera laws.

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Do Tickets From Savannah's Red Light Cameras Have to Be Paid?

11

May

2018

Drivers License

Do Tickets From Savannah's Red Light Cameras Have to Be Paid?

Savannah has four red light cameras.

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