Cleveland drivers who treat school zones like racetracks may soon get a rude awakening in the mail. City Council is increasingly open to reviving automatic traffic cameras as a tightly focused tool to rein in reckless driving, particularly near schools and along the city’s most crash-prone corridors. The shift comes after years of declining traffic tickets and growing complaints from residents who say motorists are getting bolder on neighborhood streets.
During recent budget hearings, police leaders and council members said a shrinking force and strict rules on vehicle pursuits have cut down on on-street enforcement. Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd warned that the restrictions have helped create a “culture” of ignoring traffic laws, with many drivers acting as…..