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Major Florida City to Get Rid of Red-Light Cameras

A major Florida city is planning to get rid of its red-light cameras after data show the devices haven’t reduced car accidents. The Florida Times-Union reports that Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams announced the decision at a City Council meeting on …

N.Y. Man Says He’s Proud of Arrest for Tampering With Red Light Cameras

A suburban New York man facing criminal charges for tampering with several red light cameras said that he knew he would be arrested after posting video of his actions online but that it was done in protest of government abuse. …

Florida Traffic Court Judges Dismiss 24,000 Red-Light Camera Cases

Two traffic court judges in Broward County, Fla., have dismissed some 24,000 pending red-light camera ticket cases totaling more than $6.3 million. The judges ruled this week that the program violates Florida law. Attorney Ted Hollander of Ticket Clinic told …

Red Light Cameras Up for Renewal in Baton Rouge

The East Baton Rouge Metro Council is set to decide whether to kill or renew Baton Rouge, La.’s red light camera program, which has been panned by detractors as unevenly enforced but is credited by supporters with reducing dangerous crashes. …