Red light camera fines reduced today

Posted on September 1st, 2007 by Dig ad veritas

MySA.com: Metro | State
As of today, motorists caught on camera running a red light in Balcones Heights won’t be hit with a stiff fine of $148.
A new state law meant to put safety over profits caps red-light enforcement camera tickets at $75 and forces cities to split profits with the state.
Senate Bill 1119 also [...]

Filed under: red light cameras, red lights | No Comments »

Stopping at red lights is optional

Posted on April 9th, 2007 by TechDigger

I really don’t get this.
MySA.com: State Government
The Texas Senate has approved strict guidelines for cities that use red light cameras.
The Senate hopes to prevent the cameras from becoming cash cows for cities like Balcones Heights, where cameras were recently installed. “I’m not in the money business.
I’m in the law enforcement business. And I’m interested [...]

Filed under: Bill Stannard, red light cameras, red lights, speed traps, texas | 1 Comment »