Red Light Cameras Again In Legislative Crosshairs

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TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – In what has become an annual debate, a South Florida senator has filed a proposal that would repeal the state’s red-light camera law.

Miami Sen. Frank Artiles filed the proposal for consideration during the 2017 legislative session, which starts in March.

Artiles, who was elected to the Senate last month after serving in the House, has been a longtime critic of the use of cameras to crack down on motorists who drive through red lights. But past attempts to repeal the red-light camera law have failed.

Supporters of red-light cameras contend they help improve traffic safety, but critics argue the devices are used to generate revenue for local governments.

The News Service of Florida contributed to this report.