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From the 80th Legislature
HB 55
No Red Light Tickets from Cameras
Isett, Carl
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by MEGABITE on Feb 13, 2007 11:12:18
However, they should put a cap on the civil fine to keep certain municipalities (like Houston) from raising the fine to an outrageous amount. You
should see Houston's moving violation fines. WAY too much
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Summary
Prohibit the use of cameras for issuing traffic light violations.Background
A law passed in 2003 allowed the use of the cameras by city and state governments, but restricted penalties to a 'basically noncollectable civil fee.' /1/Political Context
The ACLU testified against such language in 2003. /2/Additional Links
/1/ Forsyth, Jim Bill Would Outlaw Red Light Cameras in Texas Measure would ban any 'photographic traffic signal enforcement system' WOAI February 6, 2007Off The Kuff "Another bill to stop red light cameras filed" 2/10/07 (via)
On The Spot "Current Events: Cameras" (Issue Coverage)
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