[RP TownTalk] speed camera "report"

[Carol DePrato]

Ok, I think that going the speed limit is a good thing, but I have seen several (almost) rear end collisions and a few real accidents from people locking their brakes up at the cameras on Route 1 and in Laurel.  And I never ever approve of "Big Brother" tactics to cure crime.  How long do you think it will be before cameras for "other reasons necessary for our own good" will be placed around.  Has any one ever read or seen 1984?  I don't need my personal privacy invaded every where I go.  I am sure folks won't agree with me, but with our medical records going electronic due to government mandates, our cars monitored at all times by cameras (traffic monitoring, red light and speed cameras), most every public move we make monitored by security cameras.....hmmm 1984 doesn't seem so far fetched.
Carol DePrato Miller
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  Not only does everyone not agree with its implementation; I do not forget that that article and "study" is based on a press release from the manufacturer/promoter/distributor of the equipment and I believe they have a vested interest in its continued use and the revenue generated.  The "study" doesn't indicate, for instance, what percentage of the of the so called "benefit" is speed reduction caused by increases in traffic volume which would skew the results.  

  I believe all it really does is slow down traffic | -- within the measuring hash marks -- |.  Many who know the cameras are there have made an art form of the "precision slow down"; maintaining or exceeding the speed limit just out of camera range.  Many slow down to way under the speed limit within the hash marks.  Very often, that speed differential is quite dramatic.   Hope you're not behind me and daydreaming when I have to mash on the brakes!


  Adrianne Lefkowitz



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  Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:24:12 -0700 (PDT)
  From: David Lingua <djlingua at yahoo.com>
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      HOPE_in_Hyattsville at yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [RP TownTalk] speed camera report
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  Hello to all,
  The link below was forwarded to me and I thought it would be good to share as well. Understanding that not everyone agrees with their implementation,
  the findings are something to consider.
  Best,
  David

  http://www.marketwatch.com/story/optotraffic-speed-cameras-cause-significant-driver-behavior-change-in-school-zones-2011-10-27





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