Let's be realistic and take off the blinders referencing this issue of traffic and safety cameras and not think of what is the most appropriate political answer.
If you are not breaking the law, why should you be in opposition. The facts are that these devices are proven to reduce school zone speeds by 11mph. They are proven to reduce red light violators. No community in this country has the budget to be as effective as these devices are in increasing safety to their communities.
In no way do I feel that these should replace an officer. All communities need more officers now more than ever. This is viewed in my eyes as an aid to communities and could be a positive thing.
Some have oppossed the fact that if someone else is driving my car I am issued the citation. I would hope that we all would be cautious and only let people whom we trust use our vehicles.
Furthermore, these cameras are not set to issue citations for going 2 mph over the speed limit. The Police are responsible for setting a fair limit and one that will increase the safety of that community.
These citations are in most cases no more than $110 and as long as they are paid there are no consequences to one's license or increase in insurance. So when someone says it's only about the money ask yourself.... at what cost are you willing to lose a son, daughter or family member when a safety device is available that does not cost your community a dime but has successful results in reducing speeds and accidents.
Niles chief joins outcry against traffic cameras
Let's be realistic and take off the blinders referencing this issue of traffic and safety cameras and not think of what is the most appropriate political answer.
If you are not breaking the law, why should you be in opposition. The facts are that these devices are proven to reduce school zone speeds by 11mph. They are proven to reduce red light violators. No community in this country has the
budget to be as effective as these devices are in increasing safety to their communities.
In no way do I feel that these should replace an officer. All communities need more officers now more than ever. This is viewed in my eyes as an aid to communities and could be a positive thing.
Some have oppossed the fact that if someone else is driving my car I am issued the citation. I would hope that we all would be cautious and only let people whom we trust use our vehicles.
Furthermore, these cameras are not set to issue citations for going 2 mph over the speed limit. The Police are responsible for setting a fair limit and one that will increase the safety of that community.
These citations are in most cases no more than $110 and as long as they are paid there are no consequences to one's license or increase in insurance. So when someone says it's only about the money ask yourself.... at what cost are you willing to lose a son, daughter or family member when a safety device is available that does not cost your community a dime but has successful results in reducing speeds and accidents.
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