By: Ciara Perez | Investigative Journalist | iSkyNews.com (ISC News)
Published August 19th, 2025
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TEMPE, AZ — A Tempe man’s frustration with a speeding ticket landed him in even bigger trouble after police say he stole two photo radar warning signs earlier this month.
According to the Tempe Police Department, 55-year-old Sven Siverston was arrested on August 13, 2025, for taking the signs not long after a mobile speed camera caught his truck near 2500 N. Scottsdale Road.
Investigators say the incident started on August 5, when Siverston’s truck was flashed by the camera just after 7:30 a.m. Roughly 30 minutes later, surveillance footage showed him walking up to one of the large radar warning signs, kicking the sandbags off its base, and carrying it away.
Video Courtesy of Tempe Police Department:
Police say Siverston later admitted he was upset about being ticketed and admitted to tossing out two signs.
He now faces three misdemeanor charges:
- Obstructing Government Operations
- Interference with an Official Traffic Control Device
- Theft
Tempe Police say the case is a reminder that traffic enforcement tools are in place to protect lives.
“The ask is simple: drive safely and obey the law,” said Tempe Police Commander Kim Hale. “If you get caught, accept responsibility and pay the fine. Tampering with safety equipment puts lives at risk and will not be tolerated. What could’ve been a minor ticket is now a criminal case.”
Police emphasized they will continue their efforts to keep streets safe for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
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