Cities fail basic certification check...

You'd think large cities like Dallas & Amarillo would do basic background checks such as certifications, safety studies, or licensing when they purchase equipment and services?

But apparently not.  Income generated by red-light camera tickets may be refunded due to lack of proper licensing by the manufacturer - and a federal judge is agreeing.

According to KFDA-TV in Dallas, "A District Court Judge agrees with [the plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit], saying the [red light camera] company is operating illegally and should have to refund all fines they collected." That's a major victory for camera opponents if the ruling stands up on appeal. Both of the other companies operating red light cameras in Texas are similarly circumstanced.

HT: Grits for breakfast