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Running a Red-light, Stop sign, Speeding - CLICK!We've got your picture...Red-light running, speeding, rail crossing violations, and toll violations each contribute to the needless carnage on our roads. In response to these problems, many jurisdictions have begun using automated law enforcement technology to identify and prosecute violators. In use worldwide (45+ countries) for over forty years, red-light, speed, rail crossing, and toll cameras are finding a place in many US cities. Who Supports Photo Enforcement?As mentioned, many jurisdictions around the world are using photo enforcement to enforce traffic laws. The technology, however has only recently seen any growth in the U.S. For the past ten years many jurisdictions have tested various types of photo-enforcement with somewhat mixed results. Even though the technology is becoming more stable, accurate, and cost effective, many jurisdictions unsure of local reactions have chosen to run pilot programs. This is primarily due to political insecurity and has subsequently resulted in the slower growth of this technology since the demand is still relatively low, but growing.Some Folks Don't Like ItOf course, not everyone likes this technology. For example, Chris Longhurst has created the definitive work on photo radar from a citizens point of view. His Speed-trap Bible is a great source for those interested in speed enforcement. For those of us who think we see a camera behind every tree, Mr. Longhurst also keeps us abreast of devices out there that are NOT photo-enforcement equipment.. Detecting and Hiding - Trying to Beat the SystemAn Australian company, RDS, has some good information on photo-radar use in Australia. RDS stands for Radar Detection Systems. This should give you some clue as to their point of view. There are many who see photo-enforcement a business opportunity and want to profit from trying to defeat this technology. Another company Crutchfield - offers drivers, "The freedom to relax and drive with confidence." Of course radar detectors have been for sale for some time, but new products have been designed and are being sold to prevent cameras from recording a license plate. One is called Flashbuster. The maker claims that this product will cause the plate to be unreadable. Another vendor advertises that their , "ELIMINATOR is ... effective against photo-radar, both day and night, and is completely legal. " ( although, this is rarely the case) Another company even offers a warranty, "If Big Brother can successfully take a readable picture of your license plate within 60 days of purchase, we will refund your purchase price!" Do these devices really work? Are they really legal? In most countries and states these devices ARE ILLEGAL! Is your community ready for photo-enforcement?
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