Study: Hated Red Light Cameras Reduce Accidents
While many motorists loathe the notion that they can be nabbed by a machine and not a cop, the lens we love to loathe appears to be helping solve crimes and prevent many crashes.
While many motorists loathe the notion that they can be nabbed by a machine and not a cop, the lens we love to loathe appears to be helping solve crimes and prevent many crashes.
Red light cameras have received a green light from a Florida appeals court which has has upheld the right of cities to use cameras to catch and fine motorists who run red lights.
Drivers ticketed after they were caught on camera blowing through a red light in Hallandale Beach before July 2010 will be getting money back from the city.
Red light cameras are getting the green light -- again -- in Davie.
The town of Davie is expected to decide on Wednesday whether they will put the brakes on their red light camera program.
The town of Davie is expected to decide this week if they will go forward with their red light camera program.
Lights, Camera…Fine,.Cameras at nearly a half a dozen Coral Springs intersections set to catch drivers who run red lights began snapping pictures on Monday.
It could be lights out for red light cameras in Davie. That's because town leaders want a formal vote on cancelling the camera contract at next Wednesday's council meeting.
Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado unveiled his 2012 budget that has to fill a $54 million deficit. In order to fill the hole, Regalado proposed to furlough the city's work force for more than a month, according to CBS4 news partner the Miami Herald.
Red light cameras were supposed to be a combination of watchdog and cash cows for cities that installed them. But, it turns out that cities like Miami which counted on millions in fines are out of luck.
No more red light cameras in Hialeah. The message comes after the city's mayor and the Hialeah City Council passed a repeal of the ordinance.
Red light cameras at two busy Coral Springs intersections are now 'live'.
Thousands of drivers who have paid tickets due to red-light cameras in Pembroke Pines will soon get some of their money back. Officials are preparing to issue refunds for tickets issued before a state law took effect in July 2010.
The debate over red light cameras intensified this week as one South Florida city moves to take down its' cameras and another will begin to put them up.
A double standard has led a Broward judge to rule that police can no longer ticket drivers caught running red lights.
The City of Pembroke Pines is no longer going to give red light runners a warning. Last month, four new red light cameras were activated but police allowed drivers time to get used to the new cameras and only gave warnings to violators, until now.
A bill that would repeal the law which allows city's to use cameras at intersections to catch red light runners has narrowly passed in the Florida House.
Drivers in Doral be warned, the City of Doral will begin taking photos of red light runners Friday, April 1st and this is no April Fool's joke.
Automated red-light cameras are getting the stop sign in both house of the Florida Legislature, as the Senate Transportation Committee voted 4-2 Tuesday to repeal the state law allowing the cameras.
Jumping on the 'red light' camera band wagon, the City of Doral will begin taking photos of red light runners next month as part of a new "Save A Life" program - a program which some say is merely another way to generate extra revenue for the city.
Red light cameras have been controversial since their inception a few years ago in Florida and the argument against them is getting louder by the day.
Pembroke Pines city leaders have found out that red light cameras set up at four intersections throughout the city aren't the cash cow they originally thought they would be.
One state senator wants to remove all red light cameras from state roads by July under a new bill, according to the News Service of Florida.
They have been seen all over the Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, but now red light cameras are making their first appearance on Key Biscayne.
The first lawsuits have been filed in connection with last weekend's melees that broke out when fans without tickets forced their way into the Copa America soccer final at South Florida's Hard Rock Stadium.
Police were called to a home due to a violent argument.
Travelers were urged to check with their airline.
Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been charged in Florida with failing to update his address on the state's sex offender registry.
The Big Red Bus, a blood donation mobile center, is at the animal adoption shelter in Doral.
The first lawsuits have been filed in connection with last weekend's melees that broke out when fans without tickets forced their way into the Copa America soccer final at South Florida's Hard Rock Stadium.
Police were called to a home due to a violent argument.
Travelers were urged to check with their airline.
Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been charged in Florida with failing to update his address on the state's sex offender registry.
The Big Red Bus, a blood donation mobile center, is at the animal adoption shelter in Doral.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
The House Oversight Committee refused to push back the date of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's testimony.
Experts say not enough is yet known about the parents of gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, who have been cooperating with investigators.
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Last year, Florida imposed restrictions on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender people. They were blocked by a federal judge.
Jim DeFede speaks with Mo Saunders, the estranged aunt to Democrat Joe Saunders, who is also running for the same seat.
DeFede said the incident has become an "inflection point" for the country in how we talk about politics.
"I support the chairman's call for an investigation," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, told CBS News Miami.
Jim DeFede reacts to the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump during his rally in Pennsylvania.
Jim DeFede interviews Democrat Joe Saunders, who now finds himself with a last-minute challenger, his aunt Maureen Saunders Scott, who is demanding to be on the ballot as Moe Saunders.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
The CDC says several states are seeing "consistent increases in COVID-19 activity" this summer.
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A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.