Bill changing red-light camera law passes Senate

[Blue_Tires]

Drivers caught on camera running red lights in Virginia Beach would have less time to review evidence of an alleged violation under a bill from Del. Bob Tata.

Giving motorists 30 days to respond to a summons instead of 60 is just one change the Virginia Beach Republican's legislation would make to the state law governing red-light cameras.

Another modification would allow the company that operates the cameras to directly obtain from the Department of Motor Vehicles contact information for drivers who run reds.

The company now accesses that information through the Virginia Beach Police Department. The department would continue to review footage to determine whether violations occurred.

And the bill would permit localities with cameras to access captured images for the purpose of disciplining employees who violate traffic laws in government vehicles.

The city wanted that change "so that we are able to police ourselves," said Master Police Officer Jimmy Barnes, a spokesman for the Beach department.

The city attorney's office believes existing law does not give authorities the power to use that footage for operators of city vehicles, Barnes added.

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/02/bill-changing-redlight-camera-law-passes-senate

[damyank913]

1. The question is answered...

Big Brother is a republican.

[Blue_Tires]

2. yeah, those cameras are a PITA

people in Arizone have been revolting against them for awhile...