Waverly resident urges council to revisit automated right-turn-on-red fines

During the public-comment period, a Waverly resident identified in the transcript as Mr. Barr said he and his wife received automated fines for right turns on red and urged the council to look into the program.

"One of them is my wife's car. The other one is my car. She got the same fine of a $100 that I did," Mr. Barr said, adding that he has held a driver—s license for about 70 years and believes the cited turns were lawful. He said the camera system appears to be issuing tickets even when no traffic prevents a right turn on red and that cameras are configured not to activate under a certain speed threshold.

The mayor reminded the speaker that the council cannot respond during public comment; the meeting transcript records no substantive response or direction from the council at that time. The resident asked when the next meeting was and said he expected to return with other residents who had received tickets.

What happened next: Mr. Barr offered photographic evidence to staff at the meeting. Police requested the evidence; Chief Purcelles later asked to have the evidence returned. There was no formal council action or vote related to the issue at the meeting.

Why it matters: Automated traffic-enforcement programs can affect many drivers and raise questions about signage, camera settings, appeals processes and municipal oversight. Residents raised the concern publicly and told the council they intend to return if the problem persists.