With police cameras, red light cameras, and street sweeper cameras being utilized or suggested, it's no surprise that the next step would be cameras for speeding. New legislation proposed in the General Assembly would use stationary cameras to enforce speed limits in eight counties statewide, including Cook County. One of the bill's sponsors, state Sen. Terry Link (D- Waukegan), told the Trib, "I cannot feel sorry for those people caught by camera, because they are breaking the law. If people start to slow down, they wouldn't have to worry about the fines." more ›

Until recently, CTA drivers caught running red lights had to pay their own traffic citations. Thanks to a new policy, they are no longer financially liable for their violations. Instead, the Transit Authority will pick up the tab for their drivers' fines, which in turn can be paid with public funds. Good news if you drive a city bus, bad news for your average taxpayer. CTA spokeswoman Noelle Gaffney pseudo-explains that the new policy was implemented "due to objections from the union and the CTA's wish to streamline a cumbersome process to strengthen enforcement." Strengthened enforcement that no longer includes traffic tickets for running lights, apparently. more ›