Duffy Bill to Ban RedCams to be Heard Tuesday, 4p.m., in Senate Transportation Committee
February 13th, 2010 | Author: admin
Sen. Dan Duffy just sent out this news release going into the weekend:
Springfield, Illinois— Legislation that seeks to remove all red light cameras in Illinois is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday, February 16th. The main sponsor and initiator of the legislation, State Senator Dan Duffy (R-Lake Barrington) is eager to see the legislation pass and move to the Senate floor for a vote.
“This is what we have been waiting for,” said Senator Duffy. “It’s time to end the red light racket in Illinois.”
Senate Bill 2466 would repeal all existing red light camera legislation, except for those cameras located in construction zones and at railroad crossings. Currently, red light cameras are notorious for ticketing drivers making legal right hand turns at red lights. Violations are usually one hundred dollars; with a large portion of the money going to the private companies that install, maintain and regulate the cameras.
Senator Duffy also noted that currently the legislation has 16 co-sponsors from both sides of the aisle.
“Ending the use of red light cameras is a true bi-partisan effort,” stated Duffy. “This issue impacts everyone who drives a car and lives in Illinois.”
