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Originally Posted by mahalom3
My take on the red light cameras as you have mentioned is another way the city or cities to make money. Yes, I believe it is a scam. One reason the city that I reside in got rid of them is because the cost and up keep to have red light cameras were too expensive. I don't think you get points either.  |
In NYC, we have both red light cameras and now school zone speed cameras. They recently changed the rules on where the cameras could be placed, which of course allowed more cameras. Also, it used to be the cameras were only operational when school was in session. Now they are on Monday - Friday from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm all year long. Ironically, when ALL schools were closed during lock down, the cameras were operational. And when all non essential businesses were on lock down, the city was busy at work installing new cameras. I guess that contractor was deemed essential
On a main road close to my house, the speed limit in one direction is 40 mph. In the opposite direction it drops to 30 mph on the same stretch of roadway. There is a speed camera within feet of the reduced speed sign.
It's a riot to see the things people do to obstruct their plates.