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2/1/2006
UK: Man Fined $142 for Flipping Off Speed CameraEssex, UK police ticket a non-speeding driver who flipped off a speed camera.
Essex, UK police on Sunday issued an £80 (US $142) ticket to Simon Thompson, 41, for the crime of raising his middle finger in the direction of a speed camera. At the time, Thompson was traveling at less than 30 MPH -- well within the road's speed limit. Two police officers arrived at Thompson's door just thirty minutes after the incident and charged him with violating the Public Order Act of 1984.
"This shows the police have got their priorities completely wrong," Thompson told The Sun newsp ...
1/31/2006
Akron, Ohio Reverses Course, Triples Speed Camera FineAkron, Ohio will continue its lucrative speed camera program with $100 tickets.
1/31/2006
Texas Toll Road Imposes $73,000 Fine on DriverAdministrative fees create $73,000 fine for Dallas, Texas driver who drove on toll road without paying.
1/30/2006
St. Louis Passes Sweeping Car Confiscation OrdinanceA new St. Louis, Missouri ordinance allows police to confiscate luxury automobiles with high-end stereos.
1/29/2006
UK Spends $50,000 to Prosecute Speeding TicketThe UK government spends two years prosecuting a speeding ticket based on an LTI 20-20 laser speed gun reading and loses.
