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Your Facebook Story of the Day for Friday December 9 deals with red-light violation appeals.

The number of appeals for red-light and speeding violations captured by automated traffic cameras in Des Moines appears to be on the rise.

December is the busiest month for appeals since police began issuing citations on July 3, according to city records obtained by The Des Moines Register.

There are 49 appeals scheduled this month.

That's a 44% climb over the previous four months combined.

To date, 20 motorists have been found liable for the violations; 14 have been found not liable.

Appeals are heard by an administrative hearing officer hired by the city.

More than 470 cities across 25 states use radar-enabled cameras to catch motorists running red lights.

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