Arlington councilman ready to ditch red light cameras

…”District 3 representative Robert Rivera, who supported installation of the cameras in 2007, said the city doesn’t have the ability to make scofflaws pay their delinquent fines so it’s unfair to the violators who do pay up. What changed his mind, Rivera said, was Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector Ron Wright’s recent decision not to block motor vehicle registration renewals for drivers who owe cities money for red-light violations.”… Read more here.

A big True Texan salute to Tarrant County’s Ron Wright!

And on the subject of cameras, see: Ubiquitous public surveillance puts urban residents often on camera – Houston Chronicle

Never forget that there is a huge difference between a government controlled camera and one on private property. No bank or store can arrest you.

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