Red light cameras are staying in Illinois, but some of the rules may get less strict.

A committee hearing is considering a new proposal Monday in Springfield.

A reform proposal will not crack down on when drivers stop while turning right, just as long as they stop.

$100 tickets would continue for drivers who turn right on red without stopping at all.

The reform includes a new review process for violations.

Police officers would have to review tickets in collar counties, while Chicago and suburban Cook County would use trained technicians.

Drivers would also be able to review citations for themselves online.

There’s also no fee for appealing violations.

The new red light cameras rules say nothing about the placement of cameras.

The Daily Herald reports that many cameras are going up in suburban intersections that have had few red-light related accidents.

http://www.wgntv.com/news/red-light-camera-reform-wgntv-mar15,0,2336565.story

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