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CBS News
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Minneapolis officials detail locations of traffic safety cameras ahead of September pilot launch
Minneapolis on Tuesday revealed where it'll be firing up new speed cameras come September. The program is set to combat what officials call the "number one traffic safety concern." In the past three years, city officials said 45 people were killed because of speeding and/or red light running in Minneapolis. "With these traffic safety cameras, we're making clear that speeding and reckless driving won't be tolerated—especially near our schools and areas with lots of foot traffic," Mayor Jacob Frey said. "This pilot program is about saving lives, not writing tickets, and I'm proud to have signed the contract this morning to get this work moving." Cameras will be at the following locations: Drivers going over 10 mph will get warnings for about the first 30 days. Citations will likely be issued by October. After one warning, drivers get a $40 fine for going 10 mph over the speed limit. The fine increases to $80 for speeds 20 mph or more over the limit. Drivers can also take an online traffic safety course in exchange for dismissal. Citations will not appear on a person's driving records and cannot be used to revoke a license, arrest someone or tow a vehicle, city officials say. The Minneapolis City Council approved last week a four-year contract with NovoaGlobal, Inc. for the pilot program, which the mayor officially signed on Tuesday. Minneapolis had red light cameras back in 2005, but the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled two years later that the cameras violated state law. This time around, the city got approval from lawmakers for the pilot program. The state law says money from the citations has to go to operating the program and traffic safety programs. Money cannot be a new source of revenue. Adam Myers is a store manager at Steve's Tire and Auto, located near where the speed camera at 46th and Nicollet is set to be. Reckless driving and speeding is common in the area, he said. "I'm not really fond of getting a ticket in the mail, but I don't speed, so we should be ok there," Myers said. "But I think it's a good idea to help with the safety of the community of this area."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wisconsin State Patrol scheduled for aerial enforcement in 3 counties, including Fond du Lac
(WFRV) – The Wisconsin State Patrol has announced four upcoming days when they will be amping up aerial enforcement over three counties beginning next week. In an effort to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air, Wisconsin State Patrol pilots will be monitoring from the sky in Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, and Trempealeau counties starting on July 14. FCC requesting info, experiences from Cellcom customers impacted by long-term outage Dates and locations include: Monday, July 14 Trempealeau County – WIS 93 Tuesday, July 15 Fond du Lac County – WIS 26 Wednesday, July 16 Fond du Lac County – WIS 26 Thursday, July 17 Eau Claire County – US 53 The primary mission of the Wisconsin State Patrol's aerial enforcement is public safety, which includes enforcing traffic laws to help make sure drivers reach their destinations safely. Wisconsin high-speed pursuit of over 100mph ends in 21-year-olds arrest for OWI Many aerial enforcement missions are announced publicly to reinforce the State Patrol's goal to improve safety through voluntary compliance with traffic laws, not simply to stop or cite drivers. The aerial enforcements are weather-dependent. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Essex County OPP preparing for week-long safe driving campaign for trucks
Members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are preparing for a week-long campaign. Essex County OPP will be taking part in the annual province-wide traffic safety initiative called 'Operation Safe Driver'. The campaign will run from Sunday, July 13 until Saturday, July 19. In conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation, Essex County OPP officers will be patrolling local roadways to promote safe driving practices that impact commercial motor vehicle (CMV) traffic, such as trucks. Police will be patrolling to look for infractions such as speeding, distracted driving, weight restrictions, pre-trip inspections, among more. OPP are warning those who operate a CMV or own a CMV being operated on the roadways to ensure the drivers are following all laws related to Ontario highways to keep the roadways safe and to avoid potential fines. Residents and travellers can expect to see an increased police presence on the roadways during this campaign. — Meagan Delaurier/AM800 News
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Amarillo police operation targeting reckless driving yields 2 arrests, 27 citations
The Amarillo Police Department conducted a traffic operation Thursday evening targeting racing and reckless driving at locations where there have been multiple accidents. APD said on July 10, members of the Traffic Investigation Squad, School Liaison Unit, Motorcycle Unit and the Amarillo Regional Crime Center (ARCC) conducted a racing/reckless driving operation at high accident locations, as well as Thompson and John Stiff city parks. Officers used marked patrol vehicles, unmarked units and assets of the ARCC to target these locations, according to police. The operation yielded 49 traffic contacts, 27 issued traffic citations, two arrests with six warrants served, as well as other proactive enforcement regarding criminal and/or gang activity. Amarillo police are planning more of these operations "to reduce the number of fatalities on our roadways," noting that so far this year, five incidents have had racing as a contributing factor to crashes. In addition, speed has been a contributing factor in seven of the 10 fatal crashes in 2025 the police department has investigated. From the archives: Amarillo police taking steps to increase safety on the streets, reduce racing This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo police operation targets racing, reckless driving
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
New driver law hits Florida - failure to follow rules may lead to ban
A new law for young drivers is being introduced in Florida on August 1. The Sunshine State will enforce new requirements for anyone over the age of 15 in driver's ed. The new law requires learners to complete a 50-hour driver education and traffic safety course, approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles). The goal of this new policy is to reduce the amount of preventable crashes and fatalities among teen drivers. The law, which was set to take effect this month, will now be enforced starting on August 1 in order for there to be a smooth rollout. The new rule was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis back in May after it unanimously passed in the state's House and Senate . Florida residents must adhere to several terms to snag a learner's permit, which is necessary for a driver's license. Hopeful drivers must be 15 to enroll in courses, and anyone under the age of 18 must have a signed parental consent form. They must provide proof of TLSAE course completion, a program that usually takes four hours to finish. Once they pass a vision and hearing test conducted in a service center, the applicant must pass a Class E knowledge exam. After meeting the permit requirements, the driver must hold their permit for at least one year or reach the age of 18. The drivers can take their driver's test once the requirements are met in an insured vehicle that passes inspection. Licensed 16-year-old drivers will only be allowed to drive between 6:00 am and 11:00 pm, which will change to 5:00 am and 1:00 am once they turn 17. Once they turn 18, restrictions will be lifted, and Florida residents will typically have the freedom to drive as they please. The state of Florida has had high numbers in fatalities from crashes involving teenage drivers. Over one million crashes involved teenage drivers back in 2020, including 4,405 fatalities and 319,335 serious injuries. Those numbers were significantly higher in 2022, and studies showed that riding without a seatbelt results in one-third of fatalities and serious injuries. Seatbelt usage has been a high concern for drivers and passengers of all ages, resulting in new and proposed state laws. A new law in Virginia that took effect earlier this month requires all adults to wear seatbelts on highways . Drivers who do not follow this rule will face a $25 fine. As of now, New Hampshire is the only state that doesn't have an adult seatbelt mandate . Michigan has also revamped its car seat laws to improve child safety . Drivers who do not follow the seatbelt laws will face a $65 penalty, including a $25 civil fine, court costs, and a $40 justice system assessment.
