A recent audit of the red-light cameras in Stockton, California showed that accidents significantly increased at intersections where the ticket cameras were installed. In contrast, intersection crashes were down overall at intersections without the cameras. With those facts in mind, it’s clear that removing the cameras is the right thing to do if the city […]
Legislator Prosecuted Under New DUI Law That He Helped Pass
According to a Hawaii TV station, State Representative Jon Riki Karamatsu will likely be prosecuted under the state’s new law for drivers caught with high blood-alcohol levels. The law applies to people with a blood alcohol level of 0.15 or more. Karamatsu was arrested on charges of driving under the influence on Tuesday and police […]
Will GM Be Driving Your Next New Car?
This is a guest post by automotive columnist Eric Peters. Big Brother may be about to get just a bit bigger. General Motors just announced a new and improved version of its OnStar telematics system that could be used to shut your car’s engine off (or at least, cut back the power) remotely. Touted as […]
“Stop Red Light Running” Exposed As Corporate Lobbying Group
The use of red light ticket cameras has spread to almost 300 cities across the United States. The ticket camera promoters publicly proclaim that these cameras improve traffic safety. Privately they tout the cameras’ revenue generating potential to state and local officials. By masquerading as a public interest organization named “Stop Red Light Running” the […]
Minneapolis Refuses To Refund Illegal Ticket Money To Citizens
A recent court ruling required the city of Minneapolis to refund money to 167 vehicle owners who challenged their traffic tickets. The tickets were given out by the city’s automatic ticketing machine called “PhotoCop”. Earlier this year, the Minnesota Supreme Court deemed the ticket camera system illegal because it videotaped vehicles without proving who was […]
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