20-05-2025
Shreveport mayor speaks on La. speed camera bill
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Louisiana Senate Bill 99 was discussed Monday during the transportation committee meeting. It is authored by Senator Stewart Cathey, a Republican from the Monroe area. The bill would restrict the use of automated speed enforcement devices in the state. Cathey calls them 'speed-scam-eras' and says he feels they are unconstitutional.
Cathey pointed out that when he posted on social media that he wanted them banned, his post was shared over two thousand times, which he said goes to show how much Louisianians dislike them.
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The bill would allow the devices in school zones only, areas where Shreveport already has them. Mayor Tom Arceneaux addressed the committee, saying, 'This has become a very effective means of changing people's behavior, and we would like the option to proceed and deal with our constituents on a local level.'
Shreveport CAO Tom Dark pointed out that the city is short on police officers, and these devices can be an extension of the department's enforcement arm.
If the bill passes, the city could not place more cameras outside of school zones.
The bill passed out of committee and now heads to the full House for debate.
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