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To: StopDemocratsDotCom
I live in So Cal and many cities here have them. I think they are one of the biggest threats to our privacy EVER implemented.

I don't remember any speed cameras. I live in NoCal but visit LA. I have seen a lot of red light cameras. But for the first two years I was not a permanent resident so kept my car licensed in FL. (Also no front tag!)

In CA the sex of the driver has to match that of the registered owner or they will not send out the ticket so I drive my wife's car when we are out.

BTW, she did get her photo taken a couple of years ago while "clearing the intersection" during a left turn light that went to red. Even if she "ran the red" it is rediculous that she gets the same fine and points as someone that blows through at 80.

8 posted on 02/02/2005 7:06:45 PM PST by WildTurkey (When will CBS Retract and Apologize?)
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To: WildTurkey
We should all buy and wear this mask.
14 posted on 02/02/2005 7:14:20 PM PST by BOBWADE
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To: WildTurkey
BTW, she did get her photo taken a couple of years ago while "clearing the intersection" during a left turn light that went to red. Even if she "ran the red" it is ridiculous that she gets the same fine and points as someone that blows through at 80.

They are considering intersection cameras here in Montgomery, AL (we have a SERIOUS problem with people running red lights). This is one of the main reasons I don't want them. They don't distinguish between a true run and "clearing the intersection" as you call it. If you are making a left turn, you have to get out in the intersection. Then, you are at the mercy of oncoming traffic. If they don't stop, you get your picture taken IN the intersection and get a ticket in the mail.

16 posted on 02/02/2005 7:20:03 PM PST by TankerKC (The Media turn each tactical victory for insurgents into a strategic victory for terrorists.)
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To: WildTurkey
...she did get her photo taken a couple of years ago while "clearing the intersection"...

The best way of solving this problem is to not sit in the intersection, but instead wait in the turning lane until it's your turn to go.

18 posted on 02/02/2005 7:24:01 PM PST by zoso82t
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