Comments on: NJ Red Light Camera Program Expands to More Localities http://blog.tstc.org/2009/02/12/nj-red-light-camera-program-expands-to-more-localities/ News and opinion from the Tri-State Transportation Campaign Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:58:28 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: James http://blog.tstc.org/2009/02/12/nj-red-light-camera-program-expands-to-more-localities/comment-page-1/#comment-3277 James Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:21:20 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3332#comment-3277 This violates one's due process on many many levels. The constitution gives one the right to confront his/her accusers; will the Camera (which is also the witness) be in court to answer my questions just like a Police officer wpould have done should he/she written the ticket instead? I see this getting struck down by the supreme court, just like in Minnesota (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2212058/posts); but it will not happen, if people continue to payup the ticket and refuse to fight it. And truely, if one have the time, it will be fun to fight this ticket because, even if one loses, you will not be accessed DMV or Insurance points, so nothing to lose except the time invested. This violates one’s due process on many many levels. The constitution gives one the right to confront his/her accusers; will the Camera (which is also the witness) be in court to answer my questions just like a Police officer wpould have done should he/she written the ticket instead?

I see this getting struck down by the supreme court, just like in Minnesota (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2212058/posts); but it will not happen, if people continue to payup the ticket and refuse to fight it. And truely, if one have the time, it will be fun to fight this ticket because, even if one loses, you will not be accessed DMV or Insurance points, so nothing to lose except the time invested.

]]> By: Highlights From TransAction 2009 « Mobilizing the Region http://blog.tstc.org/2009/02/12/nj-red-light-camera-program-expands-to-more-localities/comment-page-1/#comment-1031 Highlights From TransAction 2009 « Mobilizing the Region Thu, 28 May 2009 21:26:03 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3332#comment-1031 [...] made with red light cameras, as well as the revenue opportunities. The current red-light camera pilot program, authorized in 12 communities, is expected to net about $500 million a year – an interesting [...] [...] made with red light cameras, as well as the revenue opportunities. The current red-light camera pilot program, authorized in 12 communities, is expected to net about $500 million a year – an interesting [...]

]]> By: M Freeman http://blog.tstc.org/2009/02/12/nj-red-light-camera-program-expands-to-more-localities/comment-page-1/#comment-1030 M Freeman Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:35:26 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3332#comment-1030 Could you provide any information on how these systems are being procured. Are there public solicitation being advertised. Thank you in advance. Could you provide any information on how these systems are being procured. Are there public solicitation being advertised. Thank you in advance.

]]> By: GP Olsen http://blog.tstc.org/2009/02/12/nj-red-light-camera-program-expands-to-more-localities/comment-page-1/#comment-1029 GP Olsen Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:39:15 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3332#comment-1029 1. The enabling law requires properly set yellow times. 2. This is not a requirement -- and could possibly result in legal complications once these camera systems go live. 1. The enabling law requires properly set yellow times.

2. This is not a requirement — and could possibly result in legal complications once these camera systems go live.

]]> By: Clark Morris http://blog.tstc.org/2009/02/12/nj-red-light-camera-program-expands-to-more-localities/comment-page-1/#comment-1028 Clark Morris Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:34:42 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3332#comment-1028 If the following conditions are met I agree with the program: 1. The yellow light timings are kept at those perscribed by the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Many municipalities have shortened the yellow cycle when they put in the cameras. 2. The cameras are run by the municipality or contracted so that it is a fixed cost and the provider does not profit from the traffic tickets or otherwise promise a revenue stream. If the following conditions are met I agree with the program:
1. The yellow light timings are kept at those perscribed by the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Many municipalities have shortened the yellow cycle when they put in the cameras.

2. The cameras are run by the municipality or contracted so that it is a fixed cost and the provider does not profit from the traffic tickets or otherwise promise a revenue stream.

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