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Citizen Portal News Arkansas

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4 months ago

Helena–West Helena adopts inattentive‑driving ordinance; council backs police equipment purchases The City Council adopted a local inattentive‑driving ordinance that creates a city citation for distracted driving and directs the city portion of fines to a police equipment fund. Council members also endorsed purchasing new body armor and duty weapons after police quoted roughly $19,000 for armor and about $9,000–$10,000 for weapons.

Helena–West Helena is taking a stand against distracted driving with a new ordinance and is prioritizing officer safety by investing in essential equipment.

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Citizen Portal News North Dakota

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10 months ago

House and Senate clash over driving record reporting in legislation debate Lawmakers debate the impact of driving record reporting on insurance rates and public safety.

A fierce debate is brewing in North Dakota as lawmakers clash over a bill that could change how minor driving offenses affect your insurance rates—will accountability or leniency win out?

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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11 months ago

Florida Legislature proposes stricter penalties for reckless driving infractions Lawmakers amend traffic laws to increase penalties and define reckless driving actions.

Florida lawmakers are taking a bold step to curb reckless driving by proposing House Bill 351, which could redefine penalties and hold offenders accountable like never before.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 year ago

City mandates performance audits for automated traffic safety camera programs Cities must audit traffic camera vendors every three years for image quality assurance.

Washington State is on the brink of a major shift in traffic safety as Senate Bill 5757 aims to regulate automated cameras and ensure their revenue supports underserved communities.

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Citizen Portal News Ohio

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1 year ago

Cleveland resident demands accountability after city garbage truck injures pet on Thorn Avenue Glenville resident demands accountability after city garbage truck injures pet and denies liability claim.

A Cleveland resident's heartbreaking plea for street safety after his dog was severely injured by a speeding waste truck reveals a troubling lack of accountability from city officials.

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