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3/10/2005
Suburban Chicago Ticket-Fixing Scandal Caught on TapeThe mayor of Summit, Illinois was caught on tape admitting he fixed parking tickets for political support.
The mayor of the small village of Summit, a Chicago suburb, has been caught on tape admitting he fixed parking tickets in order to obtain political support for his initiatives. Specifically, Mayor Joseph Strzelczyk dismissed $100,000 in parking fines for several village trustees to obtain their vote for his plan to bring a casino to Summit.
Strzelczyk was taped during a speech he was giving to the Summit police union, and the village clerk confirms its authenticity. A copy of the tape was ano ...
3/10/2005
Alabama Red Light Camera Bill on HoldThe Alabama House has put red light camera legislation on hold.
3/9/2005
Study: Longer Yellows Reduce Crashes (Texas Transportation Institute)The Texas Transportation Institute shows that engineering improvements are an effective alternative to cameras.
3/9/2005
South African Politician: Speed Fines Balance the BooksThe Gauteng Commmunity Safety Department head in South Africa admits the motive for speed enforcement is revenue.
3/8/2005
Republic of Georgia Fires Entire Traffic Police ForceThe Republic of Georgia has eliminated the number one symbol of corruption: its traffic police.
