Senate Budget Committee slows down speed-camera idea
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s plan to install cameras that automatically ticket speeding drivers hit a roadblock Wednesday. Several members of the Senate budget committee expressed serious concerns about the idea despite a positive recommendation from the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. Under Schwarzenegger’s plan, cities and counties would install automatic speed cameras at intersections, generally where red-light cameras are already in place. Violations would result in total fines of $225 for driving up to 15 mph over the limit and $325 for driving faster than 15 mph over it. Sacramento Bee
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s plan to install cameras that automatically ticket speeding drivers hit a roadblock Wednesday. Several members of the Senate budget committee expressed serious concerns about the idea despite a positive recommendation from the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. Under Schwarzenegger’s plan, cities and counties would install automatic speed cameras at intersections, generally where red-light cameras are already in place. Violations would result in total fines of $225 for driving up to 15 mph over the limit and $325 for driving faster than 15 mph over it. Sacramento Bee