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Bexar County drivers cited through illegal speed cameras to receive refund
By Katrina Webber at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
More than 50 drivers who paid fines after receiving traffic citations in Bexar County for speeding soon should be getting their money back.Bexar County commissioners voted Tuesday to issue refunds to 57 people who were cited through a now-illegal Light Detection and Ranging system (LIDAR) camera ...
Key takeaway KSAT 12 News first reported on the system in February 2025, when Precinct 3 Constable Mark Vojvodich showed off the equipment.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The decision to refund fines to 57 drivers cited through the illegal LIDAR camera system has significant implications for traffic enforcement in Bexar County. With the Texas Attorney General's ruling that the system is indeed illegal, the county must now reconsider its approach to addressing speeding and road safety. The fact that Precinct 3 Constable Mark Vojvodich had argued that the mobile LIDAR system was exempt from laws outlawing red light cameras suggests a need for clearer guidelines on the use of technology in traffic enforcement. As the county moves forward, it will be important to watch how officials balance the need to crack down on reckless driving with the need to protect drivers' rights and ensure that any new systems are compliant with state law. The $11,480 refund is a tangible consequence of the controversy, and residents will be looking to see how the county learns from this experience and adapts its traffic enforcement strategies.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? More than 50 drivers who paid fines after receiving traffic citations in Bexar County for speeding soon should be getting their money back.Bexar County commissioners voted Tuesday to issue refunds to 57 people who were cited through a now-illegal Light Detection and Ranging system (LIDAR) camera ...
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