So firstly this is in Europe Sweden. I was driving home and totally missed a hidden speed camera i was driving 2km over the speed limit when i notcied the camera i as fast as i could slowed down. I saw no huge white light and no light at all only thing i saw was for a mere second a very faint orange flash/blink. I wonder what was that orange light? Did i get caught? Everyone tells me its a huge flashng whit light not orange.
I should also add that it was late and the sun was going down and the sun had the exact shade of orange as the flash on the camera so it could also been a reflection. What do you think? Should i be worried? And lets say i was photografed how long must i wait until i get the bill? And will the bill be crazy expensive for going over 2.......
Thank you in advance for the answers its highly appreciated.
Just something I was thinking about this weekend. Assuming that these enforcement measures are honest (clearly marked at appropriate locations, no speed limit tom-foolery), implementing automated enforcement will drastically reduce the number of traffic stops performed and reduce the number of overall police required. Enforcement would be applied evenly (speed cameras don't care about race), and camera revenue can be used for local social and streetscape programs, similar to how Shoup proposes parking revenue be used in The High Cost of Free Parking.
Just curious what y'all think
I was driving through a zone which has traffic enforcement cameras, and this road was a 20 and I was doing 30. As I went past the camera, I saw a flash in my rear view mirror, but couldn't tell if it was the camera or a car behind flashing another driver. My thoughts were that these traffic enforcement cameras only covered things like stopping in a yellow box at a junction etc. and not speeding?
I mean fair enough if they do, as I was doing 30, but was just wondering if it was a coincidence that I saw a flash in my rear-view mirror or whether it has caught me speeding?
The Colorado legislature finally works together to address a growing injustice and those who are supposed to serve and protect are the first to protest. I have to admit I am biased on this issue as I have received both red light citations and radar speeding tickets. I reserve most distaste for the speed trap cameras placed at 8th and Santa Fe. I agree that there are zones that should require a reduction in speed. However, I can find no reason, other than revenue generation, for dropping the speed limit to 25 mph on this busy thoroughfare. The Denver Post article below notes that Denver County alone brought in nearly $8 million dollars in 2013 from photo radar/ stoplight tickets alone.
What does everyone else think? Does law enforcement in Colorado, and the DPD in particular, really out to 'serve and protect'?
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/politics/red-light-camera-ban-proposal-will-get-first-vote-monday-in-colorado-state-senate-committee
http://www.9news.com/story/news/politics/2014/04/14/bill-to-ban-traffic-cameras-gets-first-hearing/7704399/
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25565831/police-among-critics-bill-banning-traffic-cameras-colorado
Right now one of the bills Massachusetts legislature has been discussing in the MA Sentate is one that allows for automatic ticketing. This would mean cameras would scan your license if you go through a red light, speed, or unlawfully pass a school bus. It sounds like government overreach, however, there are also a number of potential benefits:
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Only towns that ask for automatic ticketing will do it. And there is a cap on the fine (I believe $20).
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Safer areas where kids live
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Possible reduction in over-policing (since tickets will less-often be given out by the police).
Edit: it's also really easy to contact your local state representative and ask about this. I called mine and he answered himself the same day and explained the bill more to me and why he supports it.
Is it even possible to get pulled over in Dallas? I've never seen it happen. And I've seen a lot of crazy stuff. I've broken every traffic law there is and the cops just drive past me. I know they're busy but it's a little silly what we get away with.
And then of course Collin County is the complete opposite situation.
Just moved to Miami and the top 5 things I dislike about it is the driving. People are awful here and I have to think it's due to no enforcement of traffic laws. I routinely see people cruising by cops at 15 over the speed limit and doing other stupid crap. I have yet to see anyone pulled over.
Is there a reason for this?
California Legislative Information
Code: VEH. Section: 21455.5
"Identifies the system by signs posted within 200 feet of an intersection where a system is operating that clearly indicate the system’s presence and are visible to traffic approaching from all directions in which the automated traffic enforcement system is being utilized to issue citations"
I've seen a sign posted at 200 feet away from the intersection and another sign posted at the intersection. So far I haven't found a requirement to have a sign posted away from the intersection. So my question would be is it a requirement to have a sign posted well before the intersection to warn drivers of traffic cameras?
https://globalnews.ca/news/8426647/city-of-london-speed-enforcement-cameras/
TLDR: Currently installed on Thompson Road between Adelaide Street South and Chesterfield Avenue. The other is installed on Second Street between Oxford Street East and Dale Street.
