Chicago Launches Automatic Parking Ticket Program

New traffic enforcement initiatives are being implemented in various cities to enhance road safety and reduce illegal parking. In Chicago, an 'automatic ticketing' program using cameras on public vehicles has begun, targeting illegal parking in bus and cycle lanes, with fines up to $250 effective December 5. Similarly, Los Angeles launched a program utilizing cameras on buses to enforce parking rules, with fines starting at $300 beginning in early 2025 after a grace period. In Paris, a new limited traffic zone is set to restrict vehicle access to parts of the city center, expected to decrease traffic volume and improve air quality. Meanwhile, Turkey is raising traffic fines significantly in 2025, with penalties for serious violations being increased by up to 50%. In the UK, local residents express concerns over strict enforcement of new 20mph speed limits, leading some elderly drivers to abandon their vehicles.