FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                   February 17, 2010 

Springfield, Illinois— On Tuesday, February 16, the State Senate created a special subcommittee to discuss red light camera legislation including Senator Dan Duffy’s (R-Lake Barrington) bill which would prohibit the use of red light cameras in Illinois. Hearings in Springfield are expected within two weeks.

“ Illinois citizens are very upset with the intrusive nature of the red light cameras and are contacting their representatives in Springfield.  The voters understand that the cameras raise lots of revenue for the government to spend while improvement in safety is questionable,” said Senator Duffy.  “Senator Martin Sandoval (D-Cicero), Chairman of the Transportation Committee, has assured me that we will hold hearings within two weeks and the issue will be thoroughly discussed in an open and transparent manner. He also promised that that there is time to vote on the legislation during this session.” 

A five member subcommittee will be appointed to deal exclusively with red-light camera legislation. The subcommittee will be made up of members of the Senate Transportation Committee.

 “Chairman Sandoval agrees that dealing with red-light cameras is an important issue.” explained Senator Duffy. “I look forward to working with my fellow legislators to put an end to the red light cameras in Illinois.”

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