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April 22, 2015
Title: Red Light Cameras are Back in the News
Topic: Red Light Cameras
Discussed by State Representative Gary Elkins
with Elected Officials
FACT: 90% of the
tickets issued from red light cameras are for people turning right on red a
light. Even most police officers wouldn’t do that!
State Representative Gary Elkins is here today to give an update on the battle
surrounding red light cameras. Some like them; many do not. First, he reviews
the history behind red light cameras. In 2003, there was a “Civil Regulation”
amendment offered in a transportation bill that seemed harmless at the time. One
problem with red light cameras, according to Gary, is that the traffic laws vary
from city to city. Drivers deserve uniform laws across the state of Texas.
State Rep. Gary Elkins was able to pass a law repealing the Civil Regulation
amendment in 2005 with overwhelming bipartisan support. In fact, it has passed
the Texas House over a dozen times. But it keeps dying in the Senate!
Furthermore, every time the public has had a chance to vote to repeal red light
cameras, it has passed. Listen in as Gary explains the hurdles he is facing now
concerning HB1131.
The Senate’s sister bill concerning this issue is SB714. It has
passed the Senate committee, but Gary needs your help to get a hearing for his
bill, HB1131. Please call the House Transportation Committee
and light a fire under them! The phone number to call is: 512.463.0818
ext E2.122
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July 14, 2011
Title: The Continuing Saga of the Red Light Cameras: On then Off…then On Again!
Topic: Red Light Cameras
Discussed by Jared Woodfill
with Conservative Activist
Attorney Jared
Woodfill explains how the Texas legislature allowed cities to install Red Light
Cameras. He further explains how owners of the Red Light Cameras
took the City of Houston to Court and won a favorable ruling overturning the
vote (the voice) of the people.
But will the ruling of the Federal District Court Judge stand or will it be
overruled by the Appellate Court?
Until then, approach intersections cautiously.
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July 6, 2010
Title: CITIZENS AGAINST RED LIGHT CAMERAS Part 1 of 2
Topic: Red Light Cameras
Discussed by Michael Kubosh
with Michael Kubosh for City Council
The City of Houston needs to allow the voters to decide if Red Light Cameras should stay or go. To join the fight, log on to www.NoCamerasHouston.com
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Title: CITIZENS AGAINST RED LIGHT CAMERAS Part 2 of 2
Topic: Red Light Cameras
Discussed by Michael Kubosh
with Michael Kubosh for City Council
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July 14, 2005
Title: Should Texas take all but $1?
Topic: Red Light Cameras
Discussed by State Representative Gary Elkins
with Elected Officials
Government bureaucrats testified in Austin that the purpose for cameras at intersections was for safety and not revenue. Therefore, St. Rep. Gary Elkins proposed an amendment to HB3 that would allow any city to use cameras to film and fine light-running drivers, but the city could only keep $1 out of the fine. All other dollars collected would be remitted to the state for public education.
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