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#11 of 540 Re: Doesn't necessarily follow.... [redmaxx] by imidazol97 Jul 07, 2006 (5:43 pm)
The best cure for redlight running is having policemen who hang around watching for those. Having cameras at certain intersections doesn't work other than to collect money. Having a real policeman moving from intersection to intersection paying special attention to red light running and blocking the intersection, et cetera, will help.   I can show you a light 1/2 mile from two red light cameras in Dayton where it is regularly run. Why? No policemen ever in that area watchng. I've seen three cars run that light.
#12 of 540 . by redmaxx Jul 07, 2006 (5:52 pm)
The best cure for redlight running is having policemen who hang around watching for those. Having cameras at certain intersections doesn't work other than to collect money. Having a real policeman moving from intersection to intersection paying special attention to red light running and blocking the intersection, et cetera, will help.   Phoenix did that for a little while and it WORKED. Don't know why they quit though. Maybe they don't have enough officers.
#13 of 540 Re: Doesn't necessarily follow.... [imidazol97] by xwesx Jul 07, 2006 (5:56 pm)
I noticed a while back that many of the major intersections in town have, what look to be, cameras in them. Some even have multiple. I am not sure of their purpose other than to monitor activity at those locations. I used to see a gal sitting at these same major intersections in a state vehicle, so I wonder if they are just replacing man power with machine. I think intersection monitoring is a good tool (and cameras can record), but then it does lead to possible misuse.   --   I wonder if hauling 20' lumber in an 8' bed is inconsiderate. I noticed that a lot of other drivers made a point to keep ahead of me on the roadway yesterday coming home.... It rode perfectly though, frost heaves and wash boards be darned! It paid off to load it thoughtfully, secure it well, and slow down when necessary.
#14 of 540 Or they didn't get to write enough tickets. by gee35coupe Jul 07, 2006 (5:57 pm)
#15 of 540 Re: Or they didn't get to write enough tickets. [gee35coupe] by xwesx Jul 07, 2006 (5:58 pm)
Hahahahaha. If you had not said it, fintail surely would.   I like to think that they were really making an effort to serve the public interest.
#16 of 540 Re: Or they didn't get to write enough tickets. [xwesx] by fintail Jul 07, 2006 (6:04 pm)
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Cops will congregate where revenues can be raised in the most efficient manner.
#17 of 540 Re: Or they didn't get to write enough tickets. [fintail] by xwesx Jul 07, 2006 (6:08 pm)
Hahahah! I knew that would snag you!   I would say that every road leads that direction lately! Replies to this message: fintail (Jul 08, 2006 9:46 am)
#18 of 540 Re: Or they didn't get to write enough tickets. [xwesx] by fintail Jul 08, 2006 (9:46 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Jul 07, 2006 6:08 pm) Indeed, including when it comes to traffic management and so-called law enforcement.
#19 of 540 Easier than finding a speeder or red light runner... by corvette Jul 08, 2006 (3:05 pm)
Just sit at an intersection and pull over the first person who fails to signal a turn. There would be a lot less downtime waiting for someone to commit an infraction.
#20 of 540 Do we really need this topic? by 210delray Jul 08, 2006 (3:06 pm)
How long before it the infamous red "read only" tag is applied? Replies to this message: carlisimo (Jul 08, 2006 11:34 pm)

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