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11/1/2007 All-Time Most Popular Stories on TheNewspaper
A look at the top-ten most read stories on the site, updated 1/1/2008.
 The following ten items represent the all-time most viewed stories on TheNewspaper.com.- St. Louis, Missouri Traffic Stop Videos
The video of an out-of-control police officer screaming at motorist Brett Darrow during traffic stop drew headlines across the country. Our coverage began with the story and video of the stop with follow-up stories about how area police continued to harass the young motorist, and even threaten him, over the publicity. This was not the first time we covered a Darrow video. In 2006, we reported on a DUI roadblock video where police similarly admitted they would "find a reason to lock you up."
- Virginia Introduces $3550 Speeding Ticket
TheNewspaper helped bring attention to the Virginia legislature's move "to generate revenue" by imposing a mandatory $1050 tax, on top of an existing $2500 maximum fine, on anyone driving 15 MPH over the state's top speed limit of 65. This became a top campaign issue in the state for 2007.
- Federal Appeals Court: Driving With Money is a Crime
In 2006, a federal appeals court ruled that merely driving with a large amount of cash was sufficient evidence for police to seize the money, even if there was no evidence that a crime had even been committed.
- California: Stop Sign Cameras Installed on Canyon Roads
TheNewspaper was first to report that a little-known government agency in Los Angeles, California installed the country's first stop sign camera (as opposed to a red light camera) to issue automated tickets for "boulevard stops."
- Virginia: Unknown Traffic Violation Carries $2500 Fine
The state of Virginia also imposed $2500 maximum fines for so-called "move over" violations. The state police admitted in a news release that nearly three-quarters of the public had no idea that this was even an offense.
- Kansas: Big Rigs Equipped with Ticket Cameras
Federal gas tax money is being used to hide Kansas state troopers in big rig trucks so they can issue tickets to unsuspecting motorists.
- Alabama: Sober Diabetic Man Tasered, Accused of DUI
A man having a diabetic attack tasered by police also faces DUI charges even though he had no alcohol in his system.
- UK: Motorists Disprove Speed Camera Tickets
An innocent motorist was forced to pay $840 fine even though dozens of witnesses proved that he had not been speeding. A second motorist proved a photo ticket inaccurate using a GPS-enabled cellphone.
- Meter Maid Arrested for Ticketing Cop
In 2006, a meter maid gave a parking ticket to a Chicago, Illinois police officer. The officer retaliated by arresting her when she refused to void the citation.
- Opinion: The Roads Have Eyes
A commentary explaining the pitfalls of photo enforcement and the financial motive behind the installation of such systems.
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