Legal Opinion
Gary Hughes v. City of Cedar Rapids
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided November 2, 2016No. 15-2703PublishedCited by 94 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBenton, Circuit Judge
A group of drivers sued the City of Cedar Rapids 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. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Mun. Code § 61.138. 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 Violation to the…
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