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Red light cameras--rebellion in California


Aug 2, 2001 -- San Diego's red light cameras have been shut down due to a rebellion by citizens. The issues are privacy, improper implementation of the cameras, and the involvement of private corporations. San Diego has been using the cameras to monitor red light runners since 1998. The city shut down the cameras in June this year, citing legal issues. Earlier, police had discovered that the sensors that trigger the photos were not installed in the proper locations in the intersections. Almost 300 motorists are involved in a San Diego Superior Court challenge to the automated tickets. They are arguing that the computer-controlled cameras--run by a private, for-profit corporation--violate their constitutional right to due process. "We are opposed to use of automated law enforcement because an individual who is accused by a computer has absolutely no realistic way to defend themselves against those accusations," said lawyer Arthur Tait, who is leading the challenge. Read the Washington Times article. End of Article


Comments

Rick, on Sunday, 03. June 2007 at 01:53 PM

Do tickets you get from redlight cameras go on your driving record?

Sean, on Saturday, 01. March 2008 at 03:01 PM

More liberal facsism

Bob, on Saturday, 01. March 2008 at 07:36 PM

Sean, liberal fascism is a contradiction. Get your head straight on this. The profit thing is right wing fascism, anything to make money for big business

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