January 20, 2011
You've got to watch out for more than just road hazards when you're driving around town. First, correspondent Judy Muller examines the business of red light camera tickets. They cost a lot of money, but do they make us any safer? Next, correspondent Laurel Erickson explores the bizarre and punitive world of parking in West Hollywood. And finally, humorist Brian Unger has a few thoughts about his own forte — talking — and when it's just the right time to keep quiet. UPDATE (6/8/11) - Months after our investigation into the city's use of photo red light cameras, the Los Angeles Police Commission has voted unanimously to get rid of them. That decision will stand — unless the city council votes overwhelmingly to intervene. But key council members say that is unlikely. The cameras could be retired in as little a few weeks.