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FAA to Increase Checks of Glider Flights in Hawaii

The Federal Aviation Administration is stepping up enforcement of flight regulations of powered hang gliders in Hawaii. A stricter surveillance plan was announced Friday by officials in the wake of several recent crashes. Nick Reyes, FAA western-Pacific flight standards manager, …

Police, Courts Weigh-in on Traffic Cams in Nogales, Arizona

Nogales police are awaiting approval for traffic enforcement cameras at key intersections. Police Chief Jeffrey Kirkham tells the Nogales International the cameras are needed because of overloaded trucks barreling through town. More than 900 traffic infractions were recorded at eight …

21 Minnesota Motorists Ticketed for Driving 100 MPH

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says it ticketed 21 motorists for driving more than 100 mph and 72 drivers for going more than 90 mph during a stepped-up speeding enforcement campaign in July. State Patrol Lt. Eric Roeske says …

Injuries Spur Crackdown on Trestle Trespassers in Indiana

The Vigo County Sheriff’s Department plans to increase enforcement in an area near a western Indiana creek where a rail trestle has proven popular for young people who like to jump into the creek. At least three people have been …

Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign Cites 21,000 in Kentucky

Kentucky officials report more than 21,000 motorists were cited recently for not wearing seat belts during a special two-week enforcement period. But the Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety reports officers also made 1,347 drunken driving arrests, 1,381 felony arrests …

Texas’ February Enforcements Bring Nearly $1M in Fines, Restitution

Enforcement actions taken by Texas Insurance Commissioner Mike Geeslin that became final during February 2011 resulted in fines and restitution totaling $920,170. The Texas Department of Insurance announced that the actions included six license revocations and three license denials. Numerous …