“You know, I may just buy a billboard outside of Opelousas to let everybody know that it’s the speed trap capital of Louisiana,” Sen. Stewart Cathey.

 Speeding “scameras” make it next to impossible for drivers to challenge their tickets.

 The companies that provide speeding cameras to local police often handle fine collections and contested tickets, leaving no local avenue for appeals by motorists who want to challenge their citations.

Senator Cathey introduced a new law last year that established requirements for using speeding enforcement cameras in Louisiana.

 They include signage to let motorists know they are being monitored. 

Plus, cities and towns must provide a local administrative process for motorists to appeal their tickets.

 But because a handful of municipalities still won’t follow the rules, Cathey came back this year with what he’s called “a bill with teeth.” If approved, police chiefs and municipal leaders who continue to ignore the requirements can be charged with malfeasance in office. The penalty for that crime can be up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

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