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Over 500 red-light violations occur in Manteca in just 1 month, police say
Manteca police issue nearly 500 citations in 1 month for red light runners at two intersections Manteca police issue nearly 500 citations in 1 month for red light runners at two intersections Manteca police issue nearly 500 citations in 1 month for red light runners at two intersections MANTECA — The City of Manteca is cracking down on red light runners. The police department says they've already issued over 500 citations in one month, and not all of their red light cameras are up and running yet. Eventually, there will be multiple intersections where these cameras will be — 14 right-of-ways in total — to catch people breaking the law. It's at busy intersections like Daniels St. and Airport Way where you can see multiple red light cameras. "It's a bit surprising, maybe alarming, that many people are running a red light," said Manteca Police Chief Stephen Schluer. Chief Schluer said there were 527 red-light citations issued during the month of May in the city. He says the city has five red light cameras that are already active, but people are still driving "10 to 15 miles per hour over the speed limit as they just run through a red light." Each violation costs drivers a $490 fine, and a portion of it goes back into the department. "That goes back into the red light camera fund. We pay our bill of $5,250 per approach, and the remaining of that stays in the general fund for the police department," Schluer said. The goal is to use the money to hire a community service officer to handle smaller incidents. "Free up our traffic officers by taking minor collisions, to continue doing their daily duties of writing citations, patrolling," he said. Nine more cameras will become active once they're online and after their 30-day grace periods, where drivers are issued warnings instead of citations. All are expected to be online later this year. "This isn't for revenue. It's for safety," Schluer said. "If people are stopping at red lights, they're stopping at others too because it becomes a habit." Next February, Schluer will give a presentation to the council on its total number of citations and the program's effectiveness, and the council can decide if it's worth continuing.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Midlothian driver fumes at motorcyclist for 'illegal move' at traffic lights
A motorist has shared dash cam footage allegedly showing a motorbike rider running a red light at a busy junction. The clip, captured at around 5.15pm on Saturday May 17, appears to show the rider going through the red in front of oncoming traffic. The incident took place at the junction connecting South Street and Dalkeith High Street. READ MORE: Edinburgh to see thunderstorms hit capital as sun makes way for rain READ MORE: Edinburgh filmmaker warns 'we need to be honest about what's happening on schemes' In the footage, the rider is visible as they exit South Street and turn down in the direction of Oxfam Charity shop on the High Street. The driver who shared the video with Edinburgh Live was about to drive through a green light to continue down the main stretch of road in the Midlothian town but was in disbelief at seeing the motorbike rider perform the dangerous act. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. In an anonymous post, they claimed: "T**t running a red light in Dalkeith heading towards Sheriffhall at 5.15pm." The rider appears to be wearing a helmet on the back of a dirt bike as they performed the 'illegal' turn. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Police Scotland have been approached for comment.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Parrish woman killed in Manatee County crash on U.S. 301, FHP says
A 71-year-old Parrish woman got into a fatal car crash after running a red light on U.S. 301 in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release. The wreck happened around 1:19 p.m. Friday at the intersection of U.S. 301 and County Road 675 in Parrish, according to the agency. Troopers say that the Parrish woman was driving a Toyota Prius westbound on C.R. 675/Rutland Road when she failed to stop for a steady red light at the intersection with U.S. 301. Her car entered the path of a Ram 1500 pickup truck driving north on U.S. 301, and the truck hit the left side of her car, FHP said. Emergency responders took the Parrish woman to an area hospital with serious injuries, where she later died, the agency said. Troopers did not report any injuries for the 34-year-old Palmetto man who was driving the pickup truck. The crash is still under investigation, FHP said.
