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An existing law
discourages issuance of right-on-red tickets with cameras. State Senator Jeff Clemens
would eliminate that by allowing the private vendor to issue tickets in nearly every
case. The vendor just needs to be able to claim that the vehicle
appeared to be traveling at 10 MPH or more before turning. Clemens denies that he gutted the legislation in favor of American Traffic Solutions, a company that contributed to his campaign. "Politicians
who serve photo enforcement companies are often richly rewarded."
West Palm Beach commissioner Shanon Materio also received a $500 campaign contribution from American Traffic Solutions. "Former
Florida state Rep. Ron Reagan, who was responsible for passing the
state's red light camera law, received a job at the National Coalition
for Safer Roads, a front group funded and operated by ATS, says the The Newspaper.com.
Read more at the Obambi.com blog
I remember Jeff falling for it all years ago. He still hasn't caught on-or perhaps he has.
ReplyDeleteI am liking the idea that our
ReplyDeleteelected should wear PATCHES on Jackets that clearly show who
pays for their - "Services"!
It has been shown that a
2 second delay on the yellow
light time is ALL About Safety
- Some states and Muni's SHORTEN
the yellow to get more 'ticket money'! This went through the
Dept of Economic Development
in Florida! Revenue Generator!
Ya know - we got ticked at the King for feeing, fining and fatiguing US into Compliance! We showed him who was boss by writing the Declaration of Independence!
Enough of this!
Where is My Rep?
"Of, By and For 'We the People'"
What a shame they have no clue
about the OATH of Office! Sad!
Very sad!
Politicians need campaign money.the people that fund politicians need favors.Jeff is just one example. How about Scot Maxwell and Sun recycling. Maxwell is all set to scream about what wonderful angels Southern waste are at the next meeting. He nearly had a cow when his friends were taken off of the consent agenda !!! LOL.
ReplyDeleteShouldn't people who break the law be punished?
ReplyDeleteI like the NASCAR approach for elected officials.
Sam Goodstein
someone look into if dylan harrison gave jeff money to his campaign---it seems harrison tries to get in good with people with money--just like andy amorrosa
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