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Posted by: Gil

Stop! You're on candid camera
Saturday, March 10, 2007 12:28 AM EST
The Sun Chronicle

Drivers who run red lights may be caught on camera at some busy intersections. The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District wants to install cameras at dangerous spots in 27 communities to catch violators in the act. Tickets would then be issued by mail.

The intersections being targeted include South Main at Maple and Olive streets in Attleboro, routes 1 and 123 in Attleboro, Route 1 and May Street in Attleboro, Route 106 and Copeland in Mansfield, and Route 1 and Elm Street in North Attleboro.

While some say this smacks of Big Brother, the planning agency says it may be the only way to cut down on a widespread practice that can cause fatal accidents at these hazardous spots. The proposal is part of a regional transportation plan filed with federal authorities to acquire money for road improvements, so officials will have time to weigh in on the idea.

http://www.thesunchronicle.com:80/ar...n/opinion2.txt

Posted by: LA Copper

We've had photo red light cameras out here for about 6 or 7 years now. They seem to work pretty well, they catch everyone running a red light, even black and whites....

Posted by: 94c

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Originally Posted by LA Copper

We've had photo red light cameras out here for about 6 or 7 years now. They seem to work pretty well, they catch everyone running a red light, even black and whites....

back east we have red, yellow, and green.

Posted by: Delta784

MythBusters (my new favorite show) did a segment on beating these cameras, and all the myths were busted. My favorite was using a Ferrari going 130mph to bust the myth that if you go fast enough, the camera won't be able to get your plate. The resulting picture was perfect.

Posted by: Badge 17

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Originally Posted by Delta784

MythBusters (my new favorite show) did a segment on beating these cameras, and all the myths were busted. My favorite was using a Ferrari going 130mph to bust the myth that if you go fast enough, the camera won't be able to get your plate. The resulting picture was perfect.

I also found it quite funny that they put a 5 point racing harness in a dodge neon and tried to out run the camera...

Posted by: Delta784

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Originally Posted by Badge 17

I also found it quite funny that they put a 5 point racing harness in a dodge neon and tried to out run the camera...

Considering the absurd lengths Jamie & Adam will go to in order to bust a myth, it's probably a good thing they're so safety-conscious!!

Posted by: SinePari

I got one in Germany over 20 years ago on the autobahn. The plate and the stupid look on my face were crystal clear.

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