Traffic & Transit

Illinois Drivers Have Paid $1 Billion In Red Light Camera Tickets In The Last 10 Years

At least two state representatives have introduced proposed legislation to eliminate red light cameras in Illinois.

CHICAGO (CBS) — Illinois drivers have forked over an astounding $1 billion in red light camera fines in the past 10 years, according to a new study, and now some lawmakers in Springfield are reviving a push to ban red light cameras.

At least two state representatives have introduced proposed legislation to eliminate red light cameras in Illinois, although both proposals remain in the infancy stages.

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