Senator Takes Aim At Red Light Cameras
Senate Transportation Chairman Jeff Brandes, a longtime critic of red-light cameras, is expected to propose tightening requirements on local governments that use the traffic devices.
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Senate Transportation Chairman Jeff Brandes, a longtime critic of red-light cameras, is expected to propose tightening requirements on local governments that use the traffic devices.
Rejecting arguments by the city of Aventura, the Florida Supreme Court has refused to reconsider a June ruling which sided with drivers who challenged the local red-light camera ordinances in Aventura and Orlando.
Earlier this year in a CBS4 investigation, we showed you how drivers are beating red light camera tickets, while others are being taken for a ride. In this report, CBS4's David Sutta continues his investigation on how cities may be setting you up to lose in what some are calling kangaroo courts. It's a story that may leave you wondering…is this legal?
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled all red light cameras installed by cities before 2010 were illegal and cities, like Aventura, may now have to return all those fines back to drivers.
If you were caught on camera running a red light and fined four years ago, you may be getting some money back.
Whether you are in favor of them or not, more and more red light cameras are going up in South Florida. For cities, the state and even the camera manufactures, the record number of cameras has turned into record profits. South Florida's cameras are the most lucrative in the state. In a CBS4 investigation we learned some drivers are being taken for a ride.
A measure to repeal the state's red-light traffic camera law will be pushed forward by lawmakers using a study from the Legislature's non-partisan policy office to support the effort.
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In a legal battle that could have implications for other communities, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday about whether Orlando and Aventura violated state law in approving red-light camera programs.
Since its inception, red light cameras have been a hot topic among politicians and drivers all across the state of Florida. Now, a House Republican has filed a bill that would repeal the state laws that authorized the red light cameras at intersections across the state.
Red light cameras are coming back to Miami, now that city commissioners have decided to handle appeals. That is creating controversy over what happens if you fight a ticket and lose.
After nearly a month of delays, Miami commissioners voted Thursday to move forward with a plan that expands their red light camera program.
It was standing room only at Miami City Hall, Thursday, as the commissioners debated shutting down the city's two-year-old red light camera program.
A Miami commissioner taking a stand against red-light cameras has received two tickets over the past few years.
Starting Monday, drivers have a new, less expensive option to fight red light camera tickets. But don't celebrate too soon, because the existing laws are also getting tougher on some drivers.
Changes are coming to the laws regulating red light cameras across Florida. They will impact the way you fight a red light camera ticket and when you can be busted for making an illegal right turn on red.
On the issue of red-light cameras, the Florida House seems to have found its happy medium.
Hialeah police are using red light cameras for more than just catching red-light runners.
Drivers have six more reasons to hit the brakes for that upcoming yellow light.
Days after a report concluded red light cameras decreased crashes at most intersections where they are installed, a South Florida lawmaker filed legislation to repeal the law allowing their use.
Law enforcement has bad news for those that despise red-light cameras: they're likely here to stay.
Drivers fined after they were caught on camera running a red light may be in for a refund down the road.
Red light traffic cameras are automatically documenting violations all over South Florida and generating traffic tickets for drivers who run red lights.
Drivers caught on camera running a red light face a fine of $158. But if you're a police officer, you may get a pass in some cities.
Drivers in West Park will soon have to slow their roll when they see the light turn yellow. Beginning March 9th, red light cameras will go live at five intersections in the city.
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