by STOPandGO — published on April 7th, 2008
About.com blogger Charles Montaldo has compiled some statistics and information that once again demonstrate the questionable effectiveness of red light cameras. His research demonstrates that red light cameras have a negligible effect on red light running, but instead increase minor vehicle accidents caused by hard braking in advance of the automatically enforced intersection. He also points out that the IIHS, the Insurance Industry’s research arm, is the leading source of statistics that support the use of red light cameras, and that red light cameras amount to nothing more than a push from the industry to trap drivers in higher premiums through increased crash and citation data.
by STOPandGO — published on December 25th, 2007
According to Wired magazine, not everyone in Britain loves the surveillance state. One British anti-camera groups claims its up-and-coming methods “will enable them to destroy a roadside camera in just a few seconds,” and illustrates with a burned-out camera. I wonder how many Americans are similarly motivated.
British Drivers Destroying Traffic Surveillance Cameras
by STOPandGO — published on November 26th, 2007
“The Houston Police Department was filmed testing an unmanned aircraft in a secretive gathering on Wednesday. The media were not allowed into the event; however they were told that the aircraft would be used for ‘mobility’ and ‘tactical’ issues, and possibly even for writing traffic tickets. The aircraft has a wingspan of 10 feet and is said to cost from $30K to $1M. Pictures and video are available at the link.”
Houston Police Test Unmanned Surveillance Aircraft
by STOPandGO — published on November 17th, 2007
The Arizona Department of Public Safety unveiled a new tool on Thursday that will help them bust speeders. Mobile radar units will now be popping up all over the state.
DPS has new way to catch drivers speeding in AZ
by STOPandGO — published on November 15th, 2007
An I-team investigation found a traffic light malfunction at a major red-light camera intersection. Those are the cameras that record drivers running red lights, but you don’t know you’re busted until you receive a $100.00 fine in the mail. You’d think the malfunction would have translated into money back for motorists. But when the I-team’s went looking for refunds, that is not what she heard.
Red Light Cameras — Safety Or Entrapment?
