Huffines points to a KXAn investigation revealing 3 of thr 50 cities using red light cameras are doing so lawfully.
How is he defining lawfully? Compliant with Transportation Code Section 707.003 requiring a traffic engineering study of red light camera ingtersections before installation.
What 8 things does he want TXDOT to do?
- he wants TXDOT to confirm whether they review the Trasnportation Code 707.003 study
- review all the red light cameras to see if they comply with transportation Code Section 707.003 and 707.004
- give him the details of all cities operating red light cmaeras on state highways
- send cease & desist letters to cities operating red light cameras on state highways
- Consider this ruling, Cause No. DC- 15-00289, 134th District Court in Dallas, that found that a person was not liable for red light camera fines
- decide whether non-compliant cities must refund red light camera fines
- give him existing recourse that TXDOT has for non-compliant cities
- take any and all enforcement actions against non-compliant cities
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