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Red Light Cameras: Should They Go?
The Florida House of Representatives is considering a bill that would repeal permission for these cameras to be used. We’d like to get your thoughts on the topic, Tampa Bay!
Pull up to a traffic light as it’s turning yellow and it’s likely the urge to gun it will be squelched by the knowledge that Big Brother is watching. After all, most Tampa Bay area counties and many cities have red light cameras installed at major intersections. Those cameras enable local governments and the state to keep an eye out for red light violators. They also provide a record of violations that allows costly tickets to be issued to motorists who run red lights. At $158 a pop, according to The Tampa Tribune, those tickets can add up fast. The state collected about $51 million last year alone thanks to red light cameras. The problem is that while law enforcement says the cameras are working to deter drivers from gunning it at lights…
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Paula Garavalia
10:48 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
I don't drive around in Bradenton much but the ticket I got was on Cortez & 53rd light I believe. So I don't know about other areas there. This past week I did not see many of the cameras when I was in Sarasota so maybe they took those down. They do have them in Venice but I haven't noticed that any of them have been doing the "re-timed" thing there. more ›