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travel1 year ago•3 min saved

"Venice Implements Canal Speed Cameras to Prevent Accidents"

Venice is installing speed cameras on its canals following a series of deadly accidents, with fines for violators. The move aims to enforce road laws on waterways crowded with ferries, gondolas, and motorboats, where speed limits are often ignored. The city also plans to limit tourist group sizes and implement a day-tripper fee to regulate crowds and improve residents' quality of life, as tourism's impact on the fragile lagoon city has raised concerns.

via Daily Mail|

#canals #safety #speed-cameras

transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

California Implements Speed Cameras to Combat Traffic Fatalities

California will introduce speed cameras in six cities next year, marking the first time they have been allowed in the state. The cameras aim to address the increase in pedestrian deaths by automatically ticketing drivers who exceed the speed limit by 11 mph. Motorists will receive a warning for the first offense and a $50 fine for the second offense, with low-income drivers being fined $25. Community approval is required for installation near school zones and areas known for racing and high traffic collisions. Previous attempts to introduce speed cameras have failed, with concerns over privacy invasion and burdening low-income communities.

via New York Post |

#california #law-enforcement #pedestrian-deaths

transportation2 years ago•2 min saved

California Expands Automated Speed Cameras to Major Cities

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation allowing a pilot speed-camera program in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale, Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. The program aims to reduce speeding and improve traffic safety in high-accident corridors, school zones, and areas frequented by street racers. The cameras will photograph speeding vehicles and generate tickets that will be mailed to offenders. The legislation includes a warning for the first offense, fines starting at $50 for subsequent offenses, an appeals process, and options for low-income offenders to have fines waived or reduced. The move comes in response to the high number of traffic fatalities in California, with speed being a major factor in accidents.

via KABC-TV|

#legislation #pilot-program #speed-cameras

transportation2 years ago•0 min saved

"California Governor Approves Speed Cameras in Bay Area and Beyond"

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill allowing the installation of speed cameras in several Bay Area cities, including San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. The cameras will automatically record license plates and issue tickets to drivers caught speeding in school zones and areas with speeding problems. The fines will start at $50 for drivers going at least 11 miles per hour above the posted limit and will increase for higher speeds. This measure aims to address the spike in pedestrian deaths in California.

via NBC Bay Area|

#bay-area #california #governor-gavin-newsom

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

California Implements Automated Speed Cameras and Parking Regulations to Enhance Road Safety

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation allowing six cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, to install speed cameras to improve pedestrian safety. The move comes as pedestrian deaths have increased due to reckless driving and a lack of traffic enforcement. The new law addresses concerns about driver privacy and disproportionate citations by allowing low-income individuals to perform community service instead of paying fines. California is joining other cities across the country in using speed cameras, which have been shown to significantly reduce speeding. San Francisco will be allowed to install 33 automated speed cameras, with fines starting at $50 for drivers going at least 11 mph above the speed limit.

via The New York Times|

#california #law-enforcement #pedestrian-safety

transportation2 years ago•4 min saved

"California Considers Speed Cameras to Curb Rising Pedestrian Fatalities"

California may soon allow the installation of speed cameras on a trial basis in select cities, as pedestrian deaths continue to rise. The bill, currently on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk, aims to address the spike in pedestrian fatalities by implementing speed cameras, which have been credited with reducing speeding in other states. If signed, California would join 205 communities in 21 states that already use speed cameras. Supporters of the bill, including families of victims, argue that speed cameras can save lives, while opponents raise concerns about privacy and equity.

via The New York Times|

#california #legislation #pedestrian-deaths

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Chicago Mayoral Candidates Clash Over Speed Cameras, Education, and Public Safety

Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas have pledged to "phase out" city-operated speed cameras that fine speeding drivers. The two candidates also attacked each other's management and budgeting experience during a televised debate. Speed camera fines have been a controversial subject for years in Chicago, with some critics pointing to research showing the cameras disproportionately target Black and Latino Chicagoans. The candidates will meet again for a WBEZ/Sun-Times forum on Thursday.

via Block Club Chicago|

#budgeting #chicago #mayoral-election