California's Senate on Friday unanimously passed a bill that would benefit state coffers, but leave cities with fewer dollars to collect when motorists get cited. Authored by Long Beach Democrat Sen. Jenny Oropeza, SB 949 would prohibit cities from citing motorists under city law instead of already existing state law, which allowed municipalities to keep fines.
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State Bill that Would Ban City Traffic Fines Moves Forward
City Wants to Lower Red Light Camera Fines & Reap Higher Revenues at the Same Time
A state senate bill making its way through Sacramento has ruffled the feathers of some Los Angeles politicians. SB 949, authored by Senator Jenny Oropeza of Long Beach, would strip a local municipalities right to enact moving violations penalties...
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