NinjaNick Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) We now have SPEEDING cameras in addition to redlight! Big brother takes over our freedoms everyday. Video on page.http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/on_your_side/dayton-to-add-10-new-red-light-camsDayton to add 10 speed enforcement cams at city intersectionsUpdated: Wednesday, 09 Feb 2011, 4:08 PM ESTPublished : Wednesday, 09 Feb 2011, 11:59 AM ESTDAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - Bolstered by the significant reduction in traffic accidents since red light photographic enforcement cameras were first installed in 2003, the City of Dayton is expanding the program by installing speed enforcement cameras at 10 locations around the city.The Dayton City Commission today approved a two-year agreement with Redflex Traffic Systems to install the speed enforcement cameras at the following locations: 1. Gettysburg Ave. – between Beerman & Fairbanks 2. Gettysburg Ave. – between Graphix & Little Richmond 3. Smithville Road – between Fourth & Merrydale 4. Smithville Road – between Argella & Marimont 5. W. Third St. – between Hatfield & Alder 6. Patterson Blvd. – between River Park Dr & Carillon 7. Salem Ave. – between Otterbein & Rugby 8. S.R. 35 – both east and west of Abbey 9. Needmore Road– between Interpoint & Brandt 10. Keowee St. – between Fourth & BaconThe City of Dayton completed a five-month speed study last year to identify the worst problem areas. The 10 locations were ultimately chosen based upon the number of rear-end accidents, which are generally caused by speed and/or motorists following too closely. Since the accidents typically occur at intersections, the speed cameras will be set up several hundred feet before the intersection. The desired effect is that drivers slow down before they get to the intersection to prevent accident/injury.The City of Dayton and Redflex entered into an original agreement for photographic enforcement of red light violations in July of 2002, and the first set of cameras was installed in March of 2003. There are currently 20 red light cameras in operation at 10 intersections around the city.“Since the red light cameras were first installed in 2003, we have seen a 35 percent reduction in red light-running accidents at intersection where the cameras are in place, and a 30 percent reduction in accidents citywide,” Dayton Police Chief Richard Biehl said. “Based upon this experience, as well as what we have found in other cities that already using the speed cameras, we fully expect to see further reductions in traffic accidents, which means our streets will be safer for motorists and pedestrians.”A speeding offense will be detected by sensors that are buried in the pavement and are connected to the cameras. The date, time of day, and speed of the vehicle are recorded. This information will also appear on the citation sent to the violator. The camera will snap a series of three photos of the offending vehicle: one of the rear of the vehicle, a close up of the rear license plate, and a wider image of the entire roadway.The cameras are expected to be installed within the next 60 days. Advanced warning signs also will be installed about 50 yards before the cameras to alert motorists they are approaching a targeted speed enforcement area.After installation, there will be a 30-day warning period before official citations are issued. During the 30-day grace period, violators will receive warning notices in the mail alerting them of their speeding violations, with no fine attached. Following the 30-day grace period, actual fines will be included in the mailed notices. The citation for both red light and speed violations will remain as an $85.00 civil citation. The City of Dayton will receive $55.00 per citation issued, with Redflex receiving $30.00 per citation to administer the program. Edited February 10, 2011 by NinjaNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 We'll see how long the camerars last once the start catching officers...Court says officers are liable for speeding even on dutyhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-hermann-police-tickets-20110201,0,4411652,full.story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Since they're there to keep us safe from the terrorists, it's ok with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Another reason to avoid cities. So when are they going to make crash helmets necessary for car drivers under the age of 18? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 @ terrorists post.Yeah, I see cops speeding constantly. I hope it screws them up so bad they get rid of them.I will be passing one of the cameras atleast 3x a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhallam85 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 lol..i guess dont speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) Oh, I never go above said posted limit;), but this just isn't cool.Honestly, I never really speed in town though, but sometimes we slip up. Edited February 10, 2011 by NinjaNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 red light cameras... ok i can see that... red light running is a primary cause of accidents.but speed? come on. now its just about revenue. speeding is not a primary cause of accidents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Wow. I thought the red light cameras were ruled unconstitutional?http://www.nbc-2.com/global/story.asp?s=12032052 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Just don't pay. It's a civil infraction. That's exactly what happened in Arizona. And if you have a bike and wear a full face helmet, be sure and flip the camera off as you go by. These things rely on facial recognition and admittance of guilt. Smoked shield screws that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 lol ever drive in a state that has these on the freeway??the shit is hilarious....i was visiting my family in phoenix and borrowed my aunts car and went for a drive... hit the freeway and they have those camerassince they have them everywhere, theres hardly any cops on the freeways...and they have warning signs "speed camera 1/4 mile ahead" or something of the sortyou will see people flying doing 95+, whole groups of people...then all the sudden everyone is on the brakes slowing down to pass under the camera, as soon as they hit the other side, the whole group speeds back uppeople out there drive like theyre on the run from the mental hospital 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Oh, and S.R. 35? I LOL at that one. NOBODY does the speed limit on 35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Oh, and S.R. 35? I LOL at that one. NOBODY does the speed limit on 35.thats how 670 is here in columbus lol...you can do 90mph and have people passing you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 “Based upon this experience, as well as what we have found in other cities that already using the speed cameras, we fully expect to see further reductions in traffic accidents, which means our streets will be safer for motorists and pedestrians.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'm going to start wearing my full face helmet while driving. No law against that right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 red light cameras... ok i can see that... red light running is a primary cause of accidents.but speed? come on. now its just about revenue. speeding is not a primary cause of accidents.check out where the cameras are actually located too - the camera company stands to make a tidy sum from this.They're not dummies. The city may have final say as to where the cameras are located, but the camera company is always going to push for 3/4 of the way down a hill. big brother and capitalism; a match made in heaven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Don - License plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 they did this BS in Newark Ohio. They were short lived. Voters got the chance to vote to take them down and wiped them out! Vote was a landslide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I hope we get the chance to vote them down. They mentioned a 2 year contract with the camera company is all I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 LP cover spray may be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'm going to start wearing my full face helmet while driving. No law against that right. A couple of buddies and I did that in high school. We hopped into our convertibles and put on our helmets. The looks from the other people on the road -- priceless. Good times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 they did this BS in Newark Ohio. They were short lived. Voters got the chance to vote to take them down and wiped them out! Vote was a landslide.It was actually Heath, Ohio which is next to Newark. Yes they did votethe cameras down! They had speed and redlight cameras. Supposedly, the photos were reviewed by officers, and I'm sure the "good ole boy" system kept officers, city officials, etc. from being cited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 The latest trend in europe is to throw a used tire on the camera pole and light the bitch on fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 ^ win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) Don - License plate?They need a license plate and facial shot. Otherwise there's no way to prove it was you riding/driving. Edited February 10, 2011 by RSVDon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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