Illinois lawmakers tighten control over red light cameras
Several Illinois law makers are taking aim at red light cameras. State Senator Jon Millner believes that in certain locations they are effective in reducing accidents involving pedestrians. However, he believes that in some cases, they are not used fairly. Millner wants every ticket reviewed by local police before it is issued.
Senator Millner also wants to have every red light camera head to be painted yellow so that drivers can see the cameras. He also wants a sign on every red light camera in Illinois warning drivers about the camera.
Representative Jack Franks believes that the fines for tickets issued because of a red light camera, should be reduced to $50 and that a driver should not receive a ticket for a rolling stop.
Senatory Dan Duffy believes that red light cameras are a "racket" and that all of them should be taken down except at railroad crossings and construction sites.
