North Texas cities using red-light cameras seek to postpone effect of proposed state law banning them

by PegNews wire

Looks like Texas legislators are attempting to push through a bill that would ban the use by law enforcement of red-light cameras. But the bill includes a provision that would allow municipalities to continue utilizing their cameras to ticket red-light scofflaws until their service contracts expire.

... which is motivating a number of cities to seek multi-year extensions on their red-light camera contracts. Arlington and Southlake, for instance, are looking to extend their contracts by as much as 20 years before the bill passes the state senate.

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Please bring back human discretion to local law enforcement. We can have photo-enforced traffic lights when my car is piloted by a stop-on-a-dime robotic chauffeur.

Christin Richard Verified

6 months ago
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Sounds like cities are having a hard time making money the legit and honest way. Speaking of, I had to stand around like a jackhole down at the Dallas Courts this morning to clear a inspection sticker citation, why doesnt Dallas get with the program and start offering online ability to have these tickets dismissed. It would save the county millions in overtime and make it more conveient for people who actually have to work...

Chris Kidd Verified

6 months ago
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I like your suggestion, Chris. Perhaps the State, local law enforcement and registration departments follow the same logic that dictates that the tag/sticker renewal and title registration offices should open one-hour after the average worker has arrived at work and close one-hour before their usual workday ends. Thus citizens are forced to take special time off in order to follow the most basic functions of tax, title and licensing of transferred motor vehicles.