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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Lawmakers: Turn Cameras Off When Workers Leave Site

Legislation restricting speed cameras in a highway work zone to the hours when people are actually working is moving through the state House.

It's a measure that died last year, according to 11 News reporter David Collins, who said it's hard to tell how it will play out this year.


While few people like the cameras, no one is complaining about the money they generate, Collins said.

Speed cameras are now a fixture in highway work zones, even when no one is working. Collins said the Outer Loop of Interstate 695 at Charles Street is one example.

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Turning the cameras off was the original agreement, which they reneged on.

As usual, it's about the money not safety.

The same should be done with cameras in school zones. When school isn't in session, turn cameras off.