Public Supports Automated Traffic Enforcement, Study Says

July 20, 2007

  • July 22, 2007 at 11:38 am
    Arnie says:
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    Rid, you hit it on the nail, what “unbelievable” said is pathetic, if he really believes what he wrote, he needs to check himself into a mental instituion. Democrats or Republicans alike would not even remotely consider doing away with cops, a politician would be basically dumped by the voters if it even came out of his or her mouth.

  • July 23, 2007 at 1:13 am
    Dasfuk says:
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    I really hate big brother, I really hate that businesses in some states can’t decide if they want to allow smokers or not. But I really hate people that run red lights and speed, for no other purpose then they want to get some where 5 minutes faster. I used to stick right around 85 MPH, I would run the yellow/ red light if it suited me, I would tailgate, cut vehicles off, drive after a few pops or 12….

    Finally after a few tickets, accidents, insurance rates through the roof, OMVI…. I learned that it really doesn’t pay.

    Knowing that there are people on the roads acting like I used to, I want the cameras. It seems that only people that don’t want cameras are the people that are going to speed or run red lights. Privacy, the 6th, big brother.. come on be honest with yourself. You don’t want that letter/picture in the mail saying you owe 400 bucks, because you can’t control yourself, don’t care for yourself or others, or are just plain stupid. If you weren’t driving they allow you to state who was driving. If you don’t want to be a rat, you take the fall. And don’t tell me you don’t remember who was driving the vehicle. What do 100’s of people drive your vehicle every month?

    If you don’t have anything to hide, why are you worried that you are being watched.

  • July 22, 2007 at 1:44 am
    Unbelievable says:
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    I love the argument that writing more tickets makes individuals feel safer on the roads. I feel safe because I pay attention while I drive. All the tickets and cameras in the world are not going to save lives if the public continues to drive while inattentive. I also do not feel any safer with a cop around than I do with a cop not around. Every time I see someone pulled over, I see another poor soul being charged more road taxes. For what? To support more safety enforcement where none is needed. Attentive driving is what is needed.

  • July 22, 2007 at 5:56 am
    RidAllCops says:
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    I coudn’t agree with you more. We not only need to get rid of traffic cops, we need to get rid of all cops. I know that one day everyone will be more attentive drivers (I think it may happen on Monday July 23). People need to stop killing each other, stop raping, and stop doing all other crimes, and yes, we no longer need cops. This will happen believe me it will, also pigs will soon start to fly. I am stupid!

  • July 23, 2007 at 7:59 am
    HawaiiDuke888 says:
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    These folks who don’t want any enforcement are the same people who will run off with their client’s premiums. Anything goes with these people, they never learned to respect the laws. If they did, they would not want to handcuff every law enforcement tools we have. Nevertheless, I wish them the best of luck trying to.

  • July 23, 2007 at 8:15 am
    chrome says:
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    Because it’s freakin communistic!
    This is America.The land of the fre home of the bravenot some freaking monitored country like overseas.
    You on the other hand did stupid things to cause stupid ideas like this. I don’t care if someone wathces but then again why should I be watched for the stupidty of others.
    That’s the point!

  • July 23, 2007 at 8:16 am
    RReggie says:
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    This product makes it impossible for a video or still camera to take a legible photograph of your license plate number. However, your license plate still remains available for ordinary viewing by the police, other drivers, etc. Protects you from 360 degrees of photo-radar. Saves cash and your license! Fits U.S. and Canadian license plates. European, Australian and S. American versions coming soon. LIMITED TIME SALE…$6.99…Regularly…$9.99

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  • July 23, 2007 at 9:51 am
    Ray says:
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    Gee – How did they take the picture of the license plate fully readable if that device totally protects the license plate from viewing by cameras, etc.? If I can see it with my eyes, a camera can take the picture. Hell, with cameras you can take pictures of things the human eye cannot see, not the reverse.

    Save you money, don’t be sucked in by this huckster. Or is you insist on making that purchase, I can give you a good price on a bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge that is.

  • July 23, 2007 at 10:00 am
    Tech Guy says:
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    Ray- It’s just a filter that uses 3M’s microlouver technology which makes objects visible to persons directly in front of the object, but not from the side.

    However, you are correct about one thing, camera technology. Although we (humans) can capture all sorts of things, even from space, with highly advanced cameras, law enforcement agencies aren’t spending millions of dollars on such equipment.

    The day that starts to happen, I’ll buy that bridge you own in NY.

  • July 23, 2007 at 10:44 am
    Ray says:
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    Still – one ht license plate covering, one must be careful of state and local laws which may preclude covering the plates. Here is an example of the explanation for one state: “That law forbids display on a vehicle of plates “which have been in any manner changed, altered, disfigured or have become illegible. License plate frames may be used on vehicle license number plates,” it continues, “only if the frames do not obscure license tabs or identifying letters or numbers on the plates and the plates can be plainly seen and read at all times. It is unlawful to use any holders, frames, or any materials that in any manner change, alter, or make the vehicle license number plates illegible.”

    It is obvious that the products which obscure the license number under certain circumstances would be illegal – at least in some areas. So, forwarned is forearmed…

    In Albuquerque they have ticketed over 500 folks for having plate covers.



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