Georgia

Jan

2025

School Zone Speed Camera Companies Have Funneled $588,000+ to Georgia Lawmakers

An investigation by The Georgia Virtue reveals that two major companies managing unmanned school zone speed cameras in Georgia have contributed over $588,000 to state lawmakers and officials since the law permitting these cameras took effect in 2018. This financial influence raises concerns about potential corruption and the ethical implications of privatizing traffic enforcement.

4 min read

Ga. Lawmaker Aims to Shut Down School Zone Speed Cameras

Dec

2024

School Zone Cameras

Ga. Lawmaker Aims to Shut Down School Zone Speed Cameras

A contentious debate is brewing in Georgia over automated school zone speed cameras as State Rep. Dale Washburn announces plans to introduce legislation to eliminate them. The controversy centers on whether these cameras effectively promote safety or primarily serve as revenue generators for local governments and private companies.

2 min read

Dec

2024

Speed Cameras

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.

4 min read

Backlash Growing Against School Zone Speed Cameras in Georgia

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.

3 min read

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

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.

1 min read