Judge rules against traffic cameras

by DIG THE HEAVY | January 3, 2007 at 04:45 pm

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By Dustin Lemmon and Tory Brecht | Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - Every motorist who has received a citation from Davenport’s red light
and speed cameras may get a refund after a court ruling Tuesday that
found the machines violate Iowa motor vehicle laws. District Court Judge Gary McKenrick ruled in favor of plaintiffs
Monique Rhoden, Rock Island, and Curt Canfield, Davenport, and found
the city does not have the authority to issue an ordinance
that conflicts with state motor vehicle code.

“The fact is these cameras are widespread throughout the country, and throughout the world for that matter,”

Davenport Police Chief Mike Bladel said. “So it’s hard for me to believe that this thing is over.”