red light cameras
Inspector General Slams Record Keeping For Red Light Cameras
The city’s Inspector General said Tuesday that an audit of the red light camera program cannot back up City Hall claims that the cameras have been placed at Chicago’s most dangerous intersections.
Another Suburb Ditches Red Light Cameras
The city of Geneva is the latest to end its program to catch red-light runners with cameras. Its two cameras, on Randall Road at Fargo Boulevard and Williamsburg Avenue, are being removed after the 3-year period for the program ended this past weekend.
Critics: Chicago Red-Light Cameras Cheat On Yellow Lights
Chicago’s yellow lights are indeed set for three seconds, just at the absolute federal minimum for safety. But in the most of the area’s suburbs, yellows last 4 seconds to 4.5 seconds. CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
City Bars Red Light Camera Firm From Bidding On Speed Cameras
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday that his move to block a new contract for the operator of Chicago’s red light camera program shows the city has “zero tolerance” for ethical violations.
City Adopts Strategies To Weed Out Dangerous Cab Drivers
A city commissioner is crediting CBS 2 for helping set up new screening methods to keep dangerous cab drivers off the road. Pam Zekman reports.
Plan For Longer Yellow Lights At ‘Photo Enforced’ Intersections Stalls In House
A proposal to add an extra second to yellow lights at intersections with red light cameras has stalled in the Illinois House, and prospects for passage anytime soon appear unlikely.
Emanuel: Ally Not Guaranteed Piece Of Speed Camera Deal
Mayor Rahm Emanuel insisted Tuesday that one of his big supporters is not a shoo-in to make money from the speed camera enforcement program he’s planning, and will have to bid for the contract like any other company that wants it.
Lawmaker Wants Longer Yellow Lights At ‘Photo Enforced’ Intersections
Legislation coming out of Springfield would force traffic lights with red-light cameras to add one additional second to the length of the yellow light. CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
2 Investigators: The Red-Light Cameras That Generate The Most Tickets
Do red-light cameras prevent accidents or just generate money for city governments? 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
Quinn Approves City’s Plan To Bust Speeders With Cameras
Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation allowing the City of Chicago to use cameras to catch speeders near schools and parks.
Quinn Putting ‘Finishing Touches’ On Speed Camera Legislation
A day after Mayor Rahm Emanuel urged him to sign legislation allowing cameras to catch speeders near Chicago schools, Gov. Pat Quinn said he would act soon, but hinted he might have some changes in mind.
Emanuel To Quinn: Sign Bill To Allow Speed Cameras Near Schools
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is urging Gov. Pat Quinn to sign legislation that would allow the city to use cameras to catch speeders near city schools and parks.
2 Investigators: Cabbie Red-Light Tickets Aren’t Reported To Regulators
The city department that regulates cab drivers is not receiving notification when they get caught by Chicago’s red-light cameras. Why not? CBS 2′s Pam Zekman reports.
Naperville Red Light Cameras To Be History Later Tuesday
Effective later Tuesday, the red light cameras in Naperville will be taken offline permanently.
Lawmakers Approve Speed Cameras For Chicago
State lawmakers have approved legislation to allow the city of Chicago to use cameras to catch speeders near city schools and parks.
Red Light Cameras To Be Taken Offline In Naperville
Drivers in Naperville are going to get a break from red light cameras.
State Senate OKs Speed Cameras For Chicago
You might not know it yet, but coming soon to a street corner near you could be traffic speed traps – maybe a lot more of them than Mayor Rahm Emanuel discussed last week.
Doctors, CPS Support Push For Speed Cameras Near Schools
Doctors at Children’s Memorial Hospital and Chicago Public Schools officials said they support Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s push for legislation to use red light cameras to catch speeders near schools and parks.
Mayor Wants To Use Red Light Cameras To Catch Speeders
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Thursday that he’s pushing for state lawmakers to allow the city to use its red light cameras to catch speeding drivers near schools and parks.
Elk Grove Village Plans To Reinstall Red Light Cameras
A suburb that pulled out controversial red light cameras eight months ago is putting them back in after finding that accidents spiked after they were removed.
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