Hi Doug:
> I've only heard shortening the yellow light cycle
> as an unconfirmed rumor. But I've been watching.
> <grin>
According to our local newspaper, the San Diego Union-
Tribune, not only did the contract photo cops shorten
the yellow light, they also moved the sensors.
The contract photo cops get a percentage of the fine.
The fine is $271, and the photo cops get $70 or so.
The contract photo cops choose the intersections and
set up the system. Only the intersections with known
high-volume red-light runners were set up. The whole
operation was based on maximizing revenue (in the name
of vehicular safety) for the photo cops, a private
business.
The contract photo cops do the whole job without
supervision from real cops.
A class-action lawsuit has shut down the cameras.
You may be able to find some articles on the UT web
site. The hullabaloo was about a year ago.
Best regards,
Rich
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