City's Red-Light Camera Vendor Under Scrutiny

October 17, 2012 11:13 PM
City's Red-Light Camera Vendor Under Scrutiny

" The same company that caught you on camera running a red light won't be the same one catching you speeding.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel removed Redflex Traffic Systems Inc.'s bid for the city's speed camera contract after an Chicago Tribune investigation turned up ethics violations.

The violations include paying a $910 hotel bill for the city official that oversees the program, disciplining a top executive and failing to inform the city about it in a timely manner.

"They're not allowed to bid on the speed cameras. They're barred "

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