ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - A state senator from northwest Missouri is seeking a ban on red-light cameras and high-speed license plate scanners that he says are meant to make money, not keep residents safe.
The St. Joseph News-Press reports Sen. Rob Schaaf, a St. Joseph Republican, says it is outrageous that the plate scanners keep personal data for indefinite amounts of time.
Missouri's red-light cameras have largely been unplugged pending a ruling from the state Supreme Court about whether they are legal. The court heard arguments last month in three challenges to the devices in the St. Louis area, but it hasn't ruled.
Republican state Rep. Delus Johnson of St. Joseph says the public should get a chance to vote on whether to allow the cameras to operate.
© Associated Press
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Atchison apt fire claim's toddler's life, injures others
Four arrested for illegal activity on Kickapoo Reservation
Effingham woman killed Friday in Atchison wreck
One injured in Nemaha Co wreck
Wetmore man arrested on child sex-related charge
Walnut Township Treasurer removed; votes unofficial until canvass
Rural Horton man arrested on multiple drug charges
TX man to stand trial on charges in fatal Jackson Co crash
USD 430 Board accepts resignations, approves new hires
Meteorologist Spencer: Geometric Watch means electronic disruptions
Local judge files for re-election
Atchison in running for national fireworks honors
Street lights to be discussed at Monday city meeting
Bridge work begins Wed in Doniphan Co
Latest Brown, Doniphan Co filings
BC's Pate remembered by students, college family
Planned outage for Brown-Atchison Electric Tuesday
Motorcyclist injured in Holt Co MO crash
LATEST STORIES
Effingham woman killed Friday in Atchison wreck
Street lights to be discussed at Monday city meeting
Truck fire at CGB facility in Falls City
Bridge work scheduled for Atchison County MO
Meteorologist Spencer: Geometric Watch means electronic disruptions
Rural Horton man arrested on multiple drug charges
Recycling program discussed at Doniphan Co meeting
Two candidates file for Jackson Co attorney