Speed Cameras

FILE - A speed camera (Photo by Ian Waldie/Getty Images)

Bloomberg Blasts ‘Reckless,’ ‘Negligent’ Lawmakers For Blocking Speed Camera Bill

Bloomberg also blasted the state legislature for tacking on a surcharge to New York City speeding tickets and taking the revenue but failing to vote for speed cameras.

2013/03/27

Traffic in New York City - Jan. 23, 2013 (credit: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

New York City Sees Increase In Traffic-Related Deaths

Officials said 274 people died in traffic-related deaths in 2012, up from 245 a year earlier and the most since 2008.

2013/03/19

Police Union: We Don’t Want Speed Cameras In New York City

The New York City Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association does not want speed cameras set up in the city.

2013/03/16

Lawmakers Calling On Albany To Allow Speed Cameras In NYC

The cameras would not photograph drivers, but would capture license plate numbers. Fines would range between $25 and $100 and insurance companies would not be notified of violations.

2013/03/13

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg addresses reporters - June 20, 2012 (credit: Spencer T Tucker / Mayor's Office)

Bloomberg Comes Out In Support Of Speed Cameras

“If we can find a ways to enforce the laws that were duly enacted by our Legislature without spending money on more personnel, why would we not want to do that?” Bloomberg told reporters.

2012/06/21

NYC Speed Cameras Could Debut Soon; Drivers Say Plan Aims To ‘Milk’ Them For Revenue

Under the proposal, if you go more than 10 miles over the 30 mph speed limit, the fine would be $50. If drivers go more than 30 mph over, the fine doubles to $100.

2012/06/19

Speed Cameras To Join Red-Light Cameras On New York City Streets?

Instead of “the check is in the mail,” city drivers could soon find “the ticket is in the mail” if they step on the gas pedal too hard.

2011/10/19

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is seen in the Governor's Room at City Hall - New York, NY (file / credit: Kristen Artz / Mayor's Office)

Bloomberg Wants Red-Light Cameras On Every NYC Corner; Threatens Lawmakers That Don’t

There’s a new war between Michael Bloomberg and state lawmakers over more red-light cameras on New York City streets. The mayor wants to “out” every lawmaker who won’t green light city plans for more of those “eye in the sky” ticket givers.

2011/08/22

TomTom Via LIVE 120 - Regional (credit: TomTom International)

Consumer Alert: TomTom Reportedly Sold GPS User Data To Police To Target Motorists

You know what your GPS device is telling you, but do you know how the company is using that information?

2011/05/05

NYC Wants To Use Speed Cameras To Catch Lead Foot Drivers

The speed cameras could capture the speeding violation, snap a photo of their license plate and have a summons sent directly to their home without them even knowing about it.

2011/01/10

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