Wisconsin: Slow Driving Not Cause For Traffic Stop
Wisconsin Appeals Court rules that slow driving does not create a pretext for a traffic stop. Read more…
Italy: Prosecution Advances in Red Light Camera Fraud Scandal
Thirty-eight public officials and corporate officers face charges in Italian red light camera scandal. Read more…
Washington, France: Traffic Cameras Swiped, Smashed
Seattle, Washington red light camera disappears as a French motorist hurls a mobile speed camera against the ground. Read more…
Accuracy and Legal Problems in Photo Tickets Across the Country
Bogus photo enforcement tickets issued in Arizona, Maryland, Missouri, Oregon, Texas, Washington state and the UK. Read more…
Maryland Speed Camera Program Faces New Legal Challenge
Maryland Speed Camera Program Faces New Legal Challenge
Speed camera tickets issued on the weekend in Maryland may be thrown out in court over a lack of calibration.
Motorcycle Helmet Maker Forced to End Production
Motorcycle Helmet Maker Forced to End Production
On its Web site, the motorcycle helmet manufacturer Advanced Carbon Composites warns buyers not to trust helmets made in China or India and instead to buy its American-made models. But the company’s helmets have been recalled so many times by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, that the agency has demanded that the company never make another motorcycle helmet.
ABATE OF FLORIDA ELECTIONS
ABATE OF FLORIDA ELECTIONS
The State of Florida ABATE motorcycle organization is preparing to have elections for state officers.
Missouri Senate Votes To Ban Photo Enforcement
Missouri Senate Votes To Ban Photo Enforcement
Missouri takes a step toward becoming the sixteenth state to ban automated ticketing machines.
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Florida Legislature Bails Out American Traffic Solutions, Goldman Sachs
Traffic camera firm gamble on running red light camera programs in Florida pays off with legislative approval. Read more…
Virginia Governor Kicks Off Massive Photo Enforcement Expansion
Virginia governor creates new type of ticket camera, expands red light cameras and approves shortening of yellow lights for profit. Read more…
California: City Fined $250,000 Over Botched Red Light Camera Program
South San Francisco motorists to receive red light camera ticket refunds within sixty days. Read more…
Speed Camera Set on Fire
France: Speed Camera Set on Fire
Vigilantes burn a speed camera in Loire, France.
Vigilantes torched a speed camera in Loire, France last week. The device had been issuing tickets between Montbrison and Bonson until a wooden pallet placed under it caught fire in the early morning hours of April 17, Radars-Auto reported. Police officials did not bother investigating until Monday. They have no suspects.
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California: City Profits From Right Turn Trap
California: City Profits From Right Turn Trap
Los Angeles, California red light camera racks up $500 tickets with a split-second mistiming. Read more…
Texas: Photo Ticket Firm Gears Up To Fight Public Vote
Texas: Photo Ticket Firm Gears Up To Fight Public Vote
Company declares public relations war against members of public who oppose red light cameras in Baytown, Texas. Read more…
California: Legislation Would Create Green Light Cameras
California: Legislation Would Create Green Light Cameras
California lawmaker seeks to use cameras to ticket San Francisco drivers making prohibited right-hand turns on green. Read more…
Australia: Facebook Page Undermines Covert Speed Camera Effort
Facebook page exposes covert Queensland, Australia Police Service speed camera vehicles meant to entrap motorists. Read more…
More California Cities Keep, Dump Red Light Cameras
More California Cities Keep, Dump Red Light Cameras
Loma Linda, California to dump red light cameras while South San Francisco will keep them. Read more…
Arizona, Belgium, UK: Traffic Cameras Spun, Scorched, Swiped
Arizona, Belgium, UK: Traffic Cameras Spun, Scorched, Swiped
Vigilantes spin a Tucson, Arizona speed camera, knock over a Belgian camera and set fire to a UK camera. Read more…
Colorado, Illinois, Italy: Bogus Tickets And Accidents From Traffic Cameras
Speed camera fails to save itself from accident in Italy, bogus tickets issued in Colorado, Illinois. Read more…
Illinois Governor Toll Road Scandal Trial Continues
Illinois Governor Toll Road Scandal Trial Continues
Green Lane toll road project becomes subject in corruption trial of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Read more…