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12/6/2007
Federal Gas Tax Money Fuels Ticket Quotas NationwideLaw enforcement agencies across the country are encouraged to write tickets with prizes paid for by federal gas tax dollars.
The National Highway Transportation Safety Agency (NHTSA) diverts federal gas tax revenue to offer incentives for local police to increase the number of traffic tickets written. In South Carolina, for example, the state police on Tuesday presented six new, fully-equipped police cruisers to local agencies with the best traffic citation performance. A NHTSA grant paid for the Dodge Chargers as well as the other gifts and prizes offered. Although organizers assert that the incentive program is sole ...
12/5/2007
UK Top Traffic Cop: License SuspendedThe highest-ranking traffic policeman in the UK will have to ride the bicycle after losing his license for speeding.
12/5/2007
Albuquerque, New Mexico Backs Off Ticket CamerasAlbuquerque, New Mexico Mayor Marty Chavez must choose between increasing his US Senate chances or saving his ticket camera program.
12/4/2007
Police Departments Uphold Use of Tasers in Traffic StopsPolice in Utah and Texas do not significantly punish police officers who use tasers on motorists accused of nothing more than speeding.
12/4/2007
Police Held Accountable for Crimes Against MotoristsIndividual police officers in Georgia, Mississippi and Texas have been held accountable for crimes against motorists.
