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10/24/2005
Australia: Top Mayor Admits Motorists are Simply a Revenue SourceThe head of a mayor's association in Australia admits that parking tickets are used to balance the budget.
The head of Australia's Local Government Association, Genia McCaffery, defended the practice of hiring additional meter maids to help balance city budgets. McCaffery explained to the Sydney Daily Telegraph that mayors must turn to motorists as a source of revenue when the budget gets tight.
"If you were running a household budget and income keeps on declining and costs keep increasing then something has to give somewhere," McCaffery said. "People need to look at alternative sources of revenue ...
10/23/2005
UK Creates $8,870 Olympic Camera TicketCameras in London will mail US $8870 tickets to drivers who stray into lanes designated for Olympic and government officials during the 2012 games.
10/22/2005
Boston Police Chief Cranks Up Ticket QuotasBoston Police superintendent orders massive increase in the number of parking and traffic citations to bolster revenue.
10/22/2005
Mesa Lowers Speed Limits as City Adds More Speed CamerasSimultaneously lowering speed limits and adding speed cameras will boost ticket profits for Mesa, Arizona.
10/21/2005
Kentucky Supreme Court Reins in DUI ProsecutorsKentucky's Supreme Court tells prosecutors that the blood alcohol level at the time of driving must be considered before convicting for DUI.
