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Article: Red-light cameras get green light: With support from city officials, Orlando intersections may have automated cameras by year's end.
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- The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL)
- Article date:
- June 5, 2007
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Byline: Mark Schlueb
Jun. 5--If you're going to run a red light in Orlando, get ready to smile for the camera -- and pay a fine.
Orlando appears to be the largest city in Florida so far to endorse the tactic of using automated cameras to photograph and ticket drivers who ignore red lights.
City Council members gave their wholehearted support after being briefed on the concept Monday. With the council's backing, Mayor Buddy Dyer said he would bring back a plan for formal approval in the next few months and hopes to have the cameras operational by the end of the year.
By moving ahead, the city is sidestepping Florida lawmakers who for ...