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3/11/2007
UK: 5500 Motorists Illegally Prosecuted by Speed CameraA UK court has ruled that a speed camera trap that raised $640,000 issued citations illegally.
The Southampton, UK Crown Court ruled last week that a speed camera trap that raised £330,000 (US $640,000) in revenue over four months had illegally prosecuted motorists. Barrie Wells, 62, and Michael Halliwell, 63, were both acquitted of speeding on the A33 Redbridge Road.
In October 2004, Halliwell and Wells each had been driving on that road at 50 MPH, the usual speed limit. They argued that they believed this was the proper speed, as permanent 50 MPH speed limit signs remained vis ...
3/10/2007
Illinois Tax Man Hassles Biofuel MotoristElderly Illinois couple threatened with five years imprisonment for powering their car with vegetable oil.
3/9/2007
Tennessee: Toll Lobbyist Has Close Ties to DecisonmakersA Tennessee toll road lobbyist uses personal relationships and political donations to earn $4.1 million in new contracts for an engineering firm.
3/9/2007
Delaware Toll Cameras Turn Transponder Errors Into FeloniesOwners of cars accused of skipping out on tolls now face felony charges in Delaware.
3/8/2007
Arizona: Bill Bans HOA Parking Tickets on Public StreetsThe Arizona Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of legislation to prohibit homeowners associations from restricting the use of public streets.
