Iowa

Feb

2024

Proposed Law Would Ban Automated Speed Cameras in Iowa

The new bill moving forward in the House would do two things, including banning handheld use of a cell phone while driving, and ban automated traffic cameras used to enforce traffic laws.

C.R. Cameras Are Not the Only Factor in Reduced Accidents

Mar

2022

Speed Cameras

C.R. Cameras Are Not the Only Factor in Reduced Accidents

The City's data clearly demonstrates there has not been a progressive reduction of citations issued at any camera location. Instead, the data shows counterproductive progressive increase.

Bill Bans Traffic Camera Contracts With Out-of-State Companies

Jan

2022

Red Light Cameras

Bill Bans Traffic Camera Contracts With Out-of-State Companies

The long debate over automated traffic enforcement cameras has resumed at the state capitol.

Iowa House Panel Moves Away From Banning Traffic Cameras

Feb

2019

Speed Cameras

Iowa House Panel Moves Away From Banning Traffic Cameras

Legislation to prohibit traffic enforcement cameras got a yellow light Wednesday as a House subcommittee advanced the bill, but members indicated they anticipate regulating the devices rather than banning them.

Cedar Rapids Ends Controversial Traffic Camera Collection Effort

Feb

2019

Red Light Cameras

Cedar Rapids Ends Controversial Traffic Camera Collection Effort

Cedar Rapids quietly discontinued a controversial collection initiative in which people owing money for unpaid automated traffic camera tickets had their debt turned over to the state, which in turn withheld their state income tax returns.

I-235 Speeding Was Rampant When Traffic Camera Was Off, Data Show

Aug

2018

Speed Cameras

I-235 Speeding Was Rampant When Traffic Camera Was Off, Data Show

The Interstate Highway 235 traffic camera on the metro’s west side was not producing citations for 14 months -- and speeding picked up markedly.

Sioux City Unlikely to Reactivate Traffic Cameras

May

2018

Red Light Cameras

Sioux City Unlikely to Reactivate Traffic Cameras

A recent Iowa Supreme Court ruling that the state’s Department of Transportation cannot force cities to shut off traffic enforcement cameras means Sioux City likely will have the go-ahead to activate its cameras at will.