Cameras

Shawnee County Judge Blocks Media Cameras from Double Murder Hearings, Sparking Controversy

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A Shawnee County judge has denied a request for camera access during a hearing related to a double murder case that has drawn significant public interest. The ruling came as the court prepares for proceedings involving two individuals charged with the deaths of two victims last year, further heightening community attention on the case. The hearing is part of the judicial process that will determine how the case progresses through the legal system. The judge’s decision to restrict camera access means that members of the public will not be able to witness the proceedings through … Read more

Republican Lawmakers Target D.C.’s Traffic Laws: No Right-on-Red and Speed Cameras in the Crosshairs

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Republican lawmakers are seeking to significantly diminish the District of Columbia’s authority to enforce traffic regulations, including a relatively recent ban on right turns at red lights and the operation of speed cameras. These provisions were embedded in an appropriations bill that Congress is required to pass by October, marking yet another attempt to influence traffic management in the nation’s capital. Despite representing districts far removed from Washington, D.C., these lawmakers wield constitutional power over the city’s policies. Congressman Jake Ellzey of Texas, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, expressed his discontent with the … Read more

Florida Drivers Left Baffled by New School Speed Zone Cameras Amid Confusing Signage

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TAMPA, Fla. — Recent implementation of school speed zone cameras in Florida has led to significant confusion among drivers, prompting concerns over the clarity of the signage indicating enforcement times. Drivers like Joe Weaver, Martha Foster, and Juan Calderon from Hillsborough County have voiced frustrations after receiving fines for speeding in school zones. They attribute their confusion not to the speed cameras themselves, but to the complicated signs that govern school zone speed limits. “The signs are overwhelming,” Calderon explained, noting that they can display up to four different enforcement times, making it challenging to … Read more

Connecticut Tightens Safety Regulations: New Motorcycle Helmet Laws, Speed Cameras, and Mandatory Driver Education on the Horizon

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Hartford, Conn. — Recent legislation signed by Governor Ned Lamont introduces new safety mandates aimed at motorcycle riders, drivers, and young pedestrians in Connecticut. These laws will enhance existing regulations to improve roadway safety and protect vulnerable populations. Under the new motorcycle helmet law, riders under 21 years old are now required to wear helmets, a shift from the previous requirement that applied only to those under 18. This measure, part of Senate Bill No. 1377, will take effect on October 1, 2025. The law specifies that individuals failing to comply will face a minimum … Read more