Speed Cameras
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Miriam Singer gets D.C. tickets despite never driving in D.C.
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Miriam Singer got three speed camera tickets in just four months from D.C. Police. The problem: Miriam lives in Baltimore and doesn't drive her car into D.C.
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Fairmount Heights' speed cameras not in compliance, county says
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Prince George's County is now taking action to stop the unauthorized cameras in Fairmount Heights from sending out tickets.
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Fairmount Heights speed cameras under scrutiny
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The speed cameras in Fairmount Heights certainly aren’t popular with drivers. But now county officials are taking a hard look at the small town's cameras.
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Baltimore turns off speed cameras
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As speed and red light cameras continue to be installed in and around the D.C. area, the city of Baltimore is cutting off its speed camera program after the Baltimore Sun reported that tickets were being issued incorrectly.
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Laurel installs six speed cameras and two decoys
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The City of Laurel, Maryland has installed six speed cameras, but when the police chief suggested adding two decoy boxes, the mayor liked the idea.
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Attorney Robin Ficker wins fight over speed camera ticket
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Attorney Robin Ficker persuaded a judge to dismiss his speed camera ticket, arguing that the camera was improperly placed.
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D.C. traffic camera numbers could double in new year
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The nation's capital plans to add 134 traffic cameras next year to its already extensive network of devices that generate tickets for speeding and running red lights.
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D.C. speed cameras heavy on taxpayers' wallets
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An Inspector General's report says the lack of a bidding processis extending the firm's contact, costing taxpayers $9 million in additional fees. -
Silver Spring speed cameras knocked down by vandals
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The speed camera posted on both sides of 16th Street in Silver Spring were installed earlier this year to slow motorists down and make it easier for pedestrians. But not everyone is a fan of the speed cameras.
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Speed camera fines changing in the District
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The fines for speeding in the District are changing, but not without some criticism.
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D.C. speed camera revenue yields over $23M in 2012, AAA reports
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A speed camera along I-295 in southwest Washington has been ranked the top money-earning camera in the city, where total revenue from speed camera fines have nearly reached $24 million so far this year, AAA reports.
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Candidate debate; Ethics reform & speed cameras
CommentWe spoke with three candidates running for an At-Large seat on the DC Council – independents A.J. Cooper and Leon Swain, and Ann Wilcox of the Statehood-Green party. We covered a variety of issues – including ethics, education and jobs.
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Mayor Gray says show me the money to speed camera reduction proposal
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Yesterday, Councilmembers Mary Cheh, Tommy Wells and Marion Barry introduced a bill to reduce the fines from speed cameras to $50 or less. But Mayor Vincent Gray says to gain his support, someone would have to demonstrate how the changes would be paid for.
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D.C. councilmembers seek to cut speed camera fines
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Three members of D.C. Council introduced a bill Tuesday to tame the use of the automated enforcement devices. The bill would cut all fines to no more than $50, except in the case of driver who go more than 20 mph over the limit or for red light runners.
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Prince George's County security cameras to watch speed cameras
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Prince George’s County Police are hoping new security cameras will deter vandals from destroying speed cameras in the county.
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D.C. speeding camera fines studied
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A District of Columbia task force is looking into the possibility of lower fines for traffic cameras.
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Prince George's County schools open Monday, bus service for some changed
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Public school students in Prince George’s County head back to class this morning. But some who previously took the bus are left without the option.
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New D.C. speed cameras installed in nearly a dozen places
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If you have the need for speed in the District, there are nearly a dozen new spots to look out for speed cameras. Click here to see a map of the new locations.
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