Posted by
Rob on Sunday, March 30, 2008 1:28:19 PM
“Red Light” Cameras --
Senator Tim Burchett (R-Knoxville) received final approval of legislation he is sponsoring that says local governments cannot speed up the timing of the amber light at intersections for the purpose of increasing profits from the tickets. The bill,
SB 3423, comes after a case in Chattanooga where the timing was set at a quicker pace. After reviewing the timing of the light, a judge there dismissed 176 traffic violations, providing refunds to 150 who paid the fine. The usual rate of the amber light before changing to red is three seconds.
This type of legislation should not be necessary. No wonder there people have lost their faith in government.