Legal Opinion
Sarah Brooks v. City of Des Moines
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided December 1, 2016No. 15-2781PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BENTON, Circuit Judge.
Six drivers sued the City of Des Moines and Gatso USA, Inc., arguing that the Automatic Traffic Enforcement (ATE) system violates federal and state law. The district court dismissed the drivers’ claims. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms in part, reverses in part, and remands.
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In 2011, the City, by ordinance, authorized an ATE system. Des Moines, Iowa Mun. Code § 114-243. The City contracted with Gatso to install and operate the system. When a vehicle speeds or runs a red light, an ATE camera takes an image. Gatso then mails a Notice of…
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