In Case You Missed It: RI's Worst Speed Traps?

In Case You Missed It: RI's Worst Speed Traps?

Woonsocket's severe financial straits as of late have been well documented, with the recent filing a class action lawsuit to block the city from full implementation of a supplemental tax on city property, accusations from the school superintendent that the city has been underfunding its schools, and a total of $11.5 million in deficits accrued since 2010.

However, one revenue source that has seen an increase in recent years comes from traffic citations, and moving, speeding, and stop sign violations.

Pursuant to a FOIA request filed by GoLocal, the City of Woonsocket provided information showing that money collected from the violations was just over $327,000 in 2010 -- and is on pace to be at over $440K in 2013.

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See Woonsocket Citation Statistics -- and Revenue Collected -- Since 2010 HERE