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Red light cameras, with $105M in revenue last year, remain controversial

Published on March 7, 2015 in Top Headlines by Phil Ammann

Red-light Cameras (RLC) caught violations by nearly one million Floridians last year, creating quite the revenue stream for municipalities across the state, according to a new report Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. As reported by Lloyd Dunkelberger of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, of 941,000 violations issued to motorists, a majority of them (648,000) pay the $158 penalty, which is then split between local governments ($75) and the state ($83). Of those 37,000 who challenged the citations, 12,000 wound…

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Jeff Brandes proposes major red light camera reform

Published on March 5, 2015 in Top Headlines by Janelle Irwin

State Sen. Jeff Brandes has proposed a series of amendments to an omnibus transportation bill that could have a drastic effect on red light cameras throughout the state. The amendments to Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles’ SB 1184 would reserve red light cameras as a last- resort safety measure at intersections prone to traffic accidents. “These cameras were initially proposed as programs designed to improve safety, but they’ve turned into nothing more than a back-door tax increase on Florida drivers,” Brandes said. “These…

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Charlie Crist signs bill authorizing red-light cameras

Published on May 13, 2010 in Statewide by Peter Schorsch

Charlie Crist signed (HB 325), which authorizes cities to use cameras to crack down on drivers who run red lights. The measure, which takes effect July 1, also imposes standards to allow for uniform enforcement and use of the controversial cameras now in use in dozens of communities around the state.

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St. Pete officials approve red light cameras

Published on April 1, 2010 in The Bay and the 'Burg by Peter Schorsch

The City Council voted 7-1 today to install cameras at intersections to fine motorists who don’t stop at red lights, hearing little opposition from the public and citing few specific studies that showed this was an effective way to reduce crashes. “The research is very simple,” said Council member Bill Dudley. “Sit in your car and watch. There’s so much data out there that says it’s not a good thing. Running red lights is a form of disaster.” Council member…

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