Indiana

Breakin? The Law

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

The Indiana Senate by a vote of 28-22 passed legislation that would allow cities and towns to install cameras at intersections to catch drivers who run red lights.  The cameras would photograph rear plates and the tickets issued could not be more than $100.

Proponents say it will save lives and free up police.  My civil libertarian friends say this is an invasion of privacy and just a way for governments to raise money.  

Of course there is a real easy way to avoid getting a ticket, it’s called don’t run the red light.  If you don’t run a red light, you won’t get a ticket.

Understood?

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on February 19, 2009 (boomark / email).