Stop 4.03.2008 | 1 Comment(s)

Red light cameras have popped up all over the City this year. I just noticed last month that cameras had been installed at the intersections of Jamieson & Chippewa and Hampton & Gravois. I heard and read the arguments against the cameras, which range from constitutional rights being infringed upon to the cameras are just revenue generators for the City (uh, duh!) to big brother is watching us (as if he wasn't already).

I have to admit, I don't really have a problem with the cameras. I don't run red lights, so why should I care if others who do have to pay up? In the past, I've seen cars barrel through the busy Hampton/Chippewa intersection on a red light that had been that way for a few seconds. Super dangerous. That sight is rare these days. I guess my only argument against the camera is that you can get fined even though you can't see who's driving the car...but unless the car is stolen, I don't see how it matters much. It's your car, you should be responsible for it even if you lend it to someone. And if it bothers you that much, go downtown and contest the ticket. I have a feeling most people know they're guilty of the offense.

So, if the City wants to make a few extra bucks off people who don't feel the need to obey the rules, fine. It'd be nice if those same cameras could be installed at the stop signs people run while I'm walking the dog around the neighborhood (or just take the damn signs out altogether!).

By  garricks, at 8:11 AM

I agree with you!

Also, I've been told that you have to be careful making a right turn on red at those intersections. Turn too soon after the light turns red and you'll get a ticket.

Cheers!