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Slaying fuels debate over speed cameras in Ariz.

The debate over the first statewide speed camera enforcement program in the nation has reached a boiling point following the fatal shooting of a camera operator.

Arizona Budget Banking on Speeders

Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano says the deployment of new photo radar or other speed enforcement technology on state highways is all about public safety. But her proposed state budget counts on the anticipated speeding fines to help erase a projected revenue shortfall.

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Officials: Freeway cameras save 3 lives a month
Source: East Valley Tribune

The number of fatal crashes was nearly 30 percent lower than the agency expected during the first 80 days of expanded photo enforcement, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Watch the "photo cop" argument at the Minnesota Supreme Court
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"The focus of the case is whether or not the red light camera ordinance, which places the burden of proof on the owner to either admit the offense or point the finger at someone else, conflicts with state uniformity law.

The Vehicular Thomas Crowne Affair: how to creatively defeat photo radar
Source: scrollinondubs.com

a funny article on photo radar

Speedcam clocks 147-mph Hyundai
Source: Associated Press

Couldn't improve on their headline.

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