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Officials: No More Red Light Cameras To Be Added In New Jersey

Red light cameras are still up and running in New Jersey but officials have announced there will be no new ones set up as the state gets closer to the end of a five year test program.

2013/04/20

I-Team: Controversy Over Speed Cameras

The I-Team found there’s a plan that would bring speed cameras to Pennsylvania.

2013/03/26

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Postal Service Claims Immunity Over Unpaid Red Light Camera Tickets

The US Postal Service is in a spat with American Traffic Solutions, which manages many red light camera programs — including Philadelphia’s. ATS says the USPS is ignoring violations its mail carriers are racking up.

2013/02/19

Some Red-Light Violators May Be In The Clear

The law authorizing red-light cameras expired on Saturday at midnight and Governor Tom Corbett didn’t sign the bill re-authorizing the cameras until Monday evening at 7:30 meaning drivers couldn’t get a ticket between then.

2012/07/04

PennDOT To Have Final Say On Location Of Red Light Cameras In Suburbs

The city of Pittsburgh and a dozen communities in Philadelphia’s suburbs will now be eligible to install red light camera as well. But they will not have sole discretion.

2012/07/02

Pennsylvania House Approves Red Light Camera Expansion

A bill to expand the use of red light cameras to catch traffic violators in Pennsylvania is on its way to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.

2012/07/01

New Jersey Red Light Camera Enforcement On Hold

New Jersey has put the brakes on most towns involved in a pilot program using red light cameras to catch violators, at least for a short time. The reason is the lights themselves.

2012/06/20

Advocates Push For Expansion Of Red Light Camera Bill

“There are more than 2,500 communities in Pennsylvania, but only one of them can use this technology?”

2012/06/13

(Sign warning drivers of red-light camera at Broad and Vine in center city Philadelphia. Credit: Mike DeNardo)

Odds Improve For Extension Of Philadelphia Red Light Camera Program

Prospects have improved for an extension of Philadelphia’s red light camera program, currently set to expire June 30th. But lawmakers are now proposing to change the way revenues from the program are handed out.

2012/06/07

(The Pennsylvania capitol, in Harrisburg. File photo)

Lawmakers Head Back To Harrisburg; Budget, Liquor Stores On Agenda

A new budget is definitely on the agenda, while House action on legislation to privatize liquor sales is a possibility.

2012/06/04

An Uncertain Future For Philadelphia Red Light Cameras

Despite optimism from the chairman of the state House Transportation Committee, the prospects for legislation that will extend Philadelphia’s red light camera program remain in doubt.

2012/05/09

Legislative Feud Could Shutter Philadelphia’s Red Light Camera Program

The future of Philadelphia’s red light camera program is in jeopardy as lawmakers remain divided over whether to expand the program to other cities.

2012/03/12

Philadelphia Red Light Cameras Will Live For Another Six Months

Governor Corbett is expected to sign a bill that will give Philadelphia’s red light camera program a six-month reprieve.

2011/12/21

Busy Southwest Philadelphia Intersection Gets Red-Light Camera

The latest red light camera is being activated today, this one at a busy intersection in Southwest Philadelphia.

2011/12/05

Pa. Senate Approves Red-Light Cameras In 19 Cities

A bill that would authorize 19 more cities in Pennsylvania to install red-light cameras in an effort to improve traffic safety is headed to the state House.

2011/10/25