silver linings

[gfish]

So, I got busted making a right turn without a stop on a very fresh red light by a traffic camera. Totally my fault, and my first moving violation after 16 years of driving. Lesson learned, and all that. The daily commute is obviously making me a bit cavalier and sloppy, and that isn't acceptable. But after getting paid today I was just paying via the online system (which alone is such a nice option to have). The site provides streaming video of the incident! That alone almost makes this a worthwhile experience. Neat! More importantly, what a nice way to lower the rate of people challenging these things in court. Objective enforcement of safety laws at a lower cost to the system. Win win!

Comments

[gustavolacerda.livejournal.com]

so in theory, I could watch a video your violation?? Or is that a privilege of the violator, after they pay the fine?

[dymaxion.livejournal.com]

Except, of course, that what red light cameras do is shift fairly survivable accidents into much less survivable ones as people break much more quickly. They're a net zero for traffic safety, and only at all useful as a municipal revenue stream. Now, speed cameras, on the other hand, make a real, huge difference, and save lives.

[gustavolacerda.livejournal.com]

would it have been legal to make a right on red with a stop?