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Thursday, November 06, 2014

Cleveland Voters Kick out Traffic, Speed Camera

CLEVELAND — Voters in this city of almost 400,000 have made it overwhelmingly clear: They don't want traffic cameras ticketing drivers here.

Issue 35's supporters said the cameras were little more than money-making speed traps that deprive drivers of basic rights, and on Tuesday 78% of voters agreed with them.

The passage means the tickets stop immediately.

The cameras raised about $6 million in 2012, a number that has been shrinking every year. The revenue accounted for about 1% of the city's budget.

But supporters of the cameras argued that they made streets safer and reel in heavy-footed drivers because Cleveland doesn't have enough police officers to devote to full-time traffic duty.

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  1. Salisbury has traffic cameras and purportedly according to the SPD they enhance safety and education. Dear God please!! Explain how a camera and a photograph will save the life of a citizen by a reckless driver. Also how does this equate to the level of education about safety. The violator is not caught - the owner of the vehicle is charged. Tell the truth - It is a scheme to generate money for the city.

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