Fewer Troopers Tied to Rise in South Carolina Fatalities
State officials link budget driven troop cuts and driver inattention to a rise in road deaths. Through Aug 1, 597 fatalities on SC roads versus 538 in the same period 2003. Drivers fail to yield, speed, drive under influence, with seat belt use low for many decedents.
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State Sen. Scott Richardson of Hilton Head pushes a bill to allow local governments to issue citations from traffic camera images. He cites Charleston intersections and studies from Charlotte and Chapel Hill while Beaufort County officials voice concerns over privacy and enforceability. The current red light fine stands at 232 dollars.
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