Rene Garcia Files Traffic Camera Repeal Law

Sen. Rene Garcia, R-Hialeah, took aim at a Florida law, passed after some debate last year,that allows cameras over traffic lights. Garcia filed a bill to do away with the lights.

It is an unwarranted, big-brother initiative, said Garcia. We need to ensure that citizens are treated fairly, and this bill will protect Floridians from intrusive snapshots and inaccurate ticketing. Local governments have used these cameras to tax their citizens under the disguise of safety.
Garcia responded to safety concerns by pointing to a study from the National Motorists Association that maintains the cameras do not significantly increase safety.

Noting that the cameras increase government revenue, Garcia said that they also did not prove motorists violated the law.

We have many concerns, said Garcia. There are too many different circumstances which cannot be resolved without a witness to the event or the actual driver of the vehicle. I encourage the public to let their legislators know how they feel about this issue and ask for support for this bill.

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