Speed Camera Program Should Axe Late Fees, Boost Transparency To Be More Effective: Report – Block Club Chicago

The report from the city-backed Equity in Enforcement working group recommends that the city eliminate late payment fees, create a dashboard where neighbors can track how camera revenue is being spent, remove certain cameras if it becomes clear they aren’t slowing drivers down and offer incentives for “good driving behavior,” among a dozen other ideas.
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Wally
7 months ago

Chicago and BJ aren’t giving up all that extra revenue from black and brown drivers. They figure white drivers can afford it.

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