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Bexar County drivers cited through illegal speed cameras to receive refund
By Katrina Webber at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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 The San Antonio
The decision to refund fines to drivers cited through the illegal LIDAR camera system raises questions about the oversight of law enforcement technology in Bexar County. Despite existing laws outlawing red light cameras, the constable's office moved forward with implementing the mobile LIDAR system, which ultimately proved to be illegal. This incident highlights the need for careful review and consideration of new technologies before they are deployed to ensure compliance with state laws. The fact that 57 drivers paid fines ranging from $146 to $336, totaling $11,480, demonstrates the potential financial impact on residents when such systems are used improperly. As the county moves forward with refunding these fines, residents will be watching to see how officials will work to prevent similar situations in the future and ensure that law enforcement technologies are used in a way that respects the rights and wallets of Bexar County drivers.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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