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Senate Bill 415 proposes traffic cameras to cut fatalities across Nevada

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Adding traffic cameras is a hot topic of discussion among county and state leaders. Officials met at the Nevada Legislature Monday to try and pass Senate Bill 415 which would put extra eyes on the road and hold drivers accountable. Susan Smith, lost her son, Jonny, six years ago after a speeding driver hit him and his friend on their way home from school. His friend survived, but Jonny didn’t. Smith, who is now an advocate for…

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Nevada Current

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As NV lawmakers speed toward red light camera law, civil rights groups want to pump the brakes • Nevada Current

Critics note the use of automated enforcement across the country has been overused and opens up the potential for sensitive data to be collected and shared. (Photo: Hugh Jackson/Nevada Current)Amid growing numbers of traffic fatalities across Nevada, state lawmakers during interim meetings last year discussed whether red light and speed cameras or enhanced infrastructure would be the best way to improve road safety. A long-awaited bill, backed b…

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Nevada Globe

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Traffic Cameras in Nevada: Effective Deterrent or Big Brother Overreach? - Nevada Globe

Nevada’s Senate Bill 415 has ignited a robust debate over the balance between public safety and individual privacy. The proposed legislation seeks to authorize the installation of automated traffic enforcement systems in areas with high accident rates, aiming to curb traffic violations and enhance road safety. Advocates argue that these cameras serve as a deterrent to reckless driving, potentially reducing traffic fatalities by 20% to 50%. Susa…

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