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BREAKING NEWS:  Iowa Governor Branstad Would Support Banning Red Light Cameras

Governor Branstad Would Support Banning Red Light Cameras

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By, Aaron Adelson
 
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Ask almost any driver in Sioux City, and they'll have an opinion about the red light cameras, and that includes Iowa's Governor Terry Branstad.  We sat down the governor for an interview Thursday. 

Public safety officials say red light cameras create safer communities, but many people strongly dislike them, and the governor told Channel 9 he's not opposed to getting them out of Iowa.

Picture this, life without red light cameras in Sioux City. 

Legislators in Des Moines are speaking out against them, and Governor Terry Branstad said he would support a complete ban.  
 
"Yea, I would. If the legislature feels this is something that's inappropriate I would certainly be supportive," said Branstad. 

Branstad says public safety officials have admitted to him the purpose of the cameras is more about generating revenue rather than increasing safety.
 
 

"They really don't think this is something that really enhances public safety, and so I think there's a lot of public opposition, and states like Arizona have banned them and I understand why," said Branstad. 

Branstad says the $195 penalty for drivers caught by a red light camera in Sioux City is extremely high. And he says the public's similar opinions are being taken into consideration.

"I just don't like the idea of these cameras. I don't think they're fair to the motorists, because you don't even know who's accusing you, and so I just think it's kind of a money grab," said Branstad. 

One State Representative has already proposed a constitutional amendment outlawing red light cameras, but a constitutional amendment takes years to pass.
 

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