{"id":2530856,"date":"2026-01-07T08:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T13:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-administration-might-get-rid-of-dc-traffic-cameras\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T08:04:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T13:04:33","slug":"trump-administration-might-get-rid-of-dc-traffic-cameras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-administration-might-get-rid-of-dc-traffic-cameras\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump administration might get rid of DC traffic cameras"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-administration-might-get-rid-of-dc-traffic-cameras%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2530856&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Trump administration, through a proposed Department of Transportation initiative, is weighing a ban on traffic-enforcement cameras in Washington, D.C. Supporters of the change say it woudl be welcomed by drivers, while critics warn it would cut millions from the city&#8217;s budget: traffic cameras generated more than $620 million in revenue over the past three fiscal years. Washington currently has about 546 cameras; fines for violations caught by them range roughly from $100 to $500. Opponents of the cameras, including Rep.Scott Perry, argue the systems are used primarily to raise revenue rather than improve safety and have called for their elimination. Previous local efforts to scale back camera use have not succeeded.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump administration might get rid of DC traffic cameras<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2464893\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Significant changes could be coming to the roads of Washington, D.C., as the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/trump-administration\/\">Trump administration<\/a> is considering removing traffic cameras throughout the nation&rsquo;s capital.<\/p>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/department-of-transportation\/\">Department of Transportation<\/a> is proposing an initiative that would halt the use of traffic enforcement cameras on the streets of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-dc\/\">Washington, D.C.<\/a>, according to <em>Politico<\/em>. The decision to do so would likely be welcomed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-are-concerned-that-bowsers-budget-tactics-could-lead-to-gop-involvement-in-dc\/\" title=\"Democrats are concerned that Bowser&#039;s budget tactics could lead to GOP involvement in DC\">capital city&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s commuters or just drivers passing through town. However, it would unquestionably cost the city millions of dollars in revenue that is generated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/she-falsely-claimed-a-verizon-store-employee-groped-her-a-court-just-upheld-her-lengthy-sentence\/\" title=\"She Falsely Claimed A Verizon Store Employee Groped Her. A Court Just Upheld Her Lengthy Sentence.\">traffic violations<\/a> detected by the cameras.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4406595\/trump-nobel-peace-prize-complicated-venezuela\/\">Trump&#8217;s desire for a Nobel Peace Prize is complicated by Venezuela drama<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4409085\/senate-gop-maduro-delcy-trump-machado\/\">Senate GOP warms to Maduro deputy after Trump snubs Venezuela opposition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4408869\/democrats-mark-jan-6-not-midterm-rallying-cry\/\">Democrats mark Jan. 6 without making it a midterm rallying cry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Over the last three fiscal years, traffic cameras throughout Washington, D.C., have generated over $620 million in revenue through traffic violations, said Eric Balliet, a spokesperson for Washington, D.C.&rsquo;s Office of the Chief Financial Officer, <em>Politico<\/em> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/01\/07\/dot-wants-to-put-the-brakes-on-dc-traffic-cameras-00713098?utm_content=topic\/washingtondc&amp;utm_source=flipboard\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reported<\/a>. It is a substantial revenue generator.<\/p>\n<p>Fines for violations detected by traffic cameras range from $100 to $500, depending on the magnitude of the infraction. Penalties start at exceeding the posted speed limit by 10 miles per hour on city roads and typically involve a fine of $100. Currently, there are 546 cameras throughout Washington, D.C., according to <em>Politico<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>There have reportedly been some grumblings about reducing the use of cameras throughout the city in recent years. None has ultimately been successful, however. Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) is a proponent of removing D.C.&rsquo;s traffic cameras, claiming they do little to increase safety and instead are just &ldquo;revenue generators.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4406264\/us-no-right-annex-greenland-danish-pm\/\"><strong>US HAS &lsquo;NO RIGHT&rsquo; TO ANNEX GREENLAND, DANISH PRIME MINISTER SAYS, URGING END TO THREATS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Automated traffic enforcement is being used to generate revenue, not enhance safety,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/01\/07\/dot-wants-to-put-the-brakes-on-dc-traffic-cameras-00713098?utm_content=topic\/washingtondc&amp;utm_source=flipboard\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> Perry. &ldquo;Cities like Washington, D.C., that depend on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dont-look-up-orwellian-ai-traffic-cameras-raise-privacy-concerns\/\" title=\"AI ... that resemble something out of George Orwell&#039;s dystopian novel, &quot;1984,&quot; are causing worries about privacy.\">automated traffic enforcement<\/a> revenue<\/a> to balance their budgets are proof that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-saudi-arabia-trump-lambasts-failed-neocon-foreign-policy\/\" title=\"In Saudi Arabia, Trump Lambasts Failed Neocon Foreign Policy\">policy isn&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t about the safety of residents and visitors; it&rsquo;s about fleecing people without representation or fair due process.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s un-American and should be abolished,&rdquo; Perry said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump may eliminate D.C. traffic cameras<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2530857,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-collage-8c7f8rzwl-1767786720769-e1767786767755.jpg?1767768778&amp;w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[70291,4325,14429,32640],"class_list":["post-2530856","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-dc-traffic-cameras","tag-privacy","tag-surveillance","tag-trump-administration"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-collage-8c7f8rzwl-1767786720769-e1767786767755.jpg?1767768778&amp;w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2530856","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2530856"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2530856\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2530860,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2530856\/revisions\/2530860"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2530857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2530856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2530856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2530856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}