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Ohio Announces Drivers License Database Facial Recognition 27 Aug 2013 | 01:06 pm
Driver's licenses are being used for much more than just certifying an individual's ability to drive on public roads. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Monday that the state has for several ...
Georgia: Flashing Blue Lights Make A Traffic Stop Involuntary 26 Aug 2013 | 01:53 pm
When a police officer turns on his flashing blue lights and forces a motorist to stop, it is not a "voluntary" encounter, Georgia's Court of Appeals ruled last Wednesday. Jonathon Dryer found this out...
Georgia: Flashing Blue Lights Make A Traffic Stop Involuntary 26 Aug 2013 | 09:23 am
When a police officer turns on his flashing blue lights, forcing a motorist to stop, it is not a "voluntary" encounter, Georgia's Court of Appeals ruled last Wednesday. Jonathon Dryer found this out w...
France, Germany: Vigilantes, Birds Attack Speed Cameras 25 Aug 2013 | 02:49 pm
Vigilantes in Castaignos-Souslens, France knocked over a speed camera on August 15. According to Sud Ouest, the automated ticketing machine on the RD933 was ripped out of its mounting and left on the ...
Southern California Cities Further Reject Red Light Cameras 23 Aug 2013 | 01:34 pm
Embattled red light camera vendor Redflex Traffic Systems has lost another contract. The Escondido, California city council voted unanimously Wednesday to allow the Australian company's right to issue...
California: Red Light Camera Renewal Meets Resistance 22 Aug 2013 | 01:07 pm
City councils not so long ago would renew a contract authorizing the use of red light cameras without controversy or discussion. Now the issue has become hotly contested, as residents and political le...
Maryland: Motorist Rights Group Sues Over Camera Data 21 Aug 2013 | 02:16 pm
Municipalities in Maryland have a duty under the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) to provide citizens with documents related to government activities. When it comes to speed cameras, however, so...
California: Court Of Appeal Expands Warrantless Motorist Blood Draws 20 Aug 2013 | 03:54 pm
California's second highest court on Thursday made it easier for police to forcibly draw blood from motorists suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). In coming to this conclusion, t...
Georgia: State To Remove Tolls From GA400 Highway 19 Aug 2013 | 02:41 pm
As many states are pushing to turn their freeways into toll roads, Georgia is moving in the opposite direction on at least one major highway. Beginning November 21, the Georgia 400 toll booths will be...
Italy: Speed Cameras Knocked Over 18 Aug 2013 | 02:25 pm
Vigilantes in Quartu Sant'Elena, Italy knocked over a speed camera last week Saturday. According to Casteddu Online it is the same device that was spraypainted with obscene images at the beginning of ...
