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Parking tickets are bankrupting Chicago residents

by Tracey Samuelson
Mar 6, 2018
Why Chicago has more parking ticket debt than other major American cities, and who the system targets.
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California considers reducing traffic fines for low-income drivers

by Marketplace Contributor
Jun 19, 2017
Penalties add up fast if you can't pay your ticket.
A red light camera warning for motorists in Los Angeles. The state is considering a proposal to reduce the cost of a traffic ticket for low-income residents.
Larry Buhl
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What are tech companies doing to stop distracted driving?

by Dan Gorenstein
Apr 27, 2016
Distracted driving is a public health crisis. But there are no easy fixes.
The number of Americans that use their phone while driving is up in spite of widespread bans. 
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Fines, fees add up when probation services go private

by Gigi Douban
Aug 7, 2015
Companies use the power of public court to collect on traffic tickets.
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