Speed Camera Ban

mysan.de, May 31st 2005

In latest motoring news, the Ohio State House of Representatives has passed a bill effectively banning the use of unmanned speed cameras and red light cameras. On a related note, it appears that UK police may be willing to haul bad drivers into court and serve them with an ASBO (Anti-Social Behaviour Order) for offences such as lane-hogging, tail-gating, verbal abuse and general carelessness on the roads.

Speed Camera Ban

Not here unfortunately but in the United States - the Ohio State House of Representatives has passed a bill effectively banning the use of unmanned speed cameras and red light cameras. New legislation will only allow the devices to be used when a police officer is present to witness the offence and issue the citation to the driver.

There have been many examples of erroneous automated fines and an increase in accidents (particularly rear-end accidents) at some junctions.

ASBO hits the roads

On a related note it appears that UK police may be willing to haul bad drivers into court and serve them with an ASBO (Anti-Social Behaviour Order). An ASBO is a Civil Order and as such doesn't require the burden of proof required to secure a Criminal Conviction. Breaking the terms of an ASBO however is a criminal offence and it is hoped that this may lead to less lane-hogging, tail-gating, verbal abuse and general carelessness on the roads.