House OK's stepped up traffic camera enforcement in Seattle

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

A "Block the Box" bill, allowing Seattle to use automated traffic cameras to slap a $136 fine on drivers who violate crosswalks and stray into bus-only lanes, passed the state House of Representatives Monday night on a 57-41 party line vote.

The camera snooping bill must still pass the State Senate, but House action was cheered by Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.

"As we tackle the Seattle Squeeze together and keep building a city of the future, this is a long overdue step in helping ensure transit, people and goods can move through our city quickly and safely," Durkan said in a statement.

The deployment of cameras will "free up resources to allow Seattle Police Department officers to address other public safety needs in our city and reduce the significant risks they face when enforcing our traffic laws," added Her Worship.

The legislation adds transit lane violations and crosswalk blocking to the list of violations for which the city can deploy automated cameras. The cameras could also be used to catch drivers impeding the ability of passengers to board buses.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/connelly-house-oks-stepped-up-traffic-camera-enforcement-in-seattle/ar-BBW0pnH

[BigmanPigman]

1. We had those things installed in San Diego and it was a $$$$ scam

between the city and the camera company. They were eventually removed. The fine for one violation was over $400. I hope a watchdog group monitors your city's cameras.