Ohio camera's...
Sat, 01/17/2009 - 10:11pm
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I live in Ohio and recently became aware that Toledo is doing away with their red light cameras. There was a ballot initiative started to ban them and apparently, rather than place the issue on the ballot, the city has decided to remove them. I had also heard however, that there was an increase in rear-end accidents of over 400% in one intersection alone and that this may be the real reason the city has decided to ban the cameras.
I am also aware that Cincinnati may be getting ready to get rid of theirs as well. If and when this occurs, I will post an update.
The city of Lima (in between Dayton and Toledo) is getting ready to install 6-cameras and a portable speed unit. This over the objections of the residents of the city.
Visit Akron Ohio. They
Visit Akron Ohio. They constantly move the "portable" units from one area to another.Haven't seen any permanent units mounted on poles yet except for the "traffic flow" cameras.
Surprising that Toledo
Surprising that Toledo wouldn't fight harder for the added revenue from the cameras since they have such a large deficit
That's good to hear!
I have heard of many places where such data has been recorded. It seems there is no safety reason, only revenue reasons, to add these cameras. If you do see a study that says the cameras increase safety, read the fine print. The study will usually have a little * that states, "reduces side impact and head-on collisions." That way, they don't have to include the added rear-end ones, which are usually more dangerous because air bags and belts are not meant to help out with those.
I'm glad we have the POI factory
Although I live in Ohio and occasionally run into a red light camera, when traveling to Dallas/Fort Worth it have been a blessing having the POI to alert me of the possibility of a red light. When you don't know the area you are distracted by other things and can miss a changing light. Hopefully this is not the case most of the time, but an extra warning is appreciated.
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removal
I live in Ohio and recently became aware that Toledo is doing away with their red light cameras. There was a ballot initiative started to ban them and apparently, rather than place the issue on the ballot, the city has decided to remove them. I had also heard however, that there was an increase in rear-end accidents of over 400% in one intersection alone and that this may be the real reason the city has decided to ban the cameras.
I am also aware that Cincinnati may be getting ready to get rid of theirs as well. If and when this occurs, I will post an update.
The city of Lima (in between Dayton and Toledo) is getting ready to install 6-cameras and a portable speed unit. This over the objections of the residents of the city.
Ballot initiative started to ban them and apparently, rather than place the issue on the ballot, the city has decided to remove them.
I would love to read more on this, can you point me to the legislation that will remove them.
Thanks
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East Cleveland
Visit Akron Ohio. They constantly move the "portable" units from one area to another.Haven't seen any permanent units mounted on poles yet except for the "traffic flow" cameras.
East Cleveland only has "Portable Cameras" and when you drive through this city, it's like playing Russian Roulette.
Then you have this:
I saw a Automated Enforcement Camera car just yesterday siting in a really strange obscure location to the intersection, this car was in Cleveland proper and had a cop in it reading the newspaper(Cleveland PlainDealer). What this car was doing was making sure the cars stopped before the stripe where the sign says stop here on red. If your front wheels roll over the line you get a ticket $(125.00). Now thats a safety camera if I ever seen one.
I guess I have to ask, if a Cop has to sit in the car, why doesn't he just do the work? That way you can at least face your accuser.
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West Dayton
I see several cameras at intersections along US35 in west Dayton. Not sure how effective they are, but it does make you want to stop when the light is changing.
little to do with safety, lot to do with balancing the budget
If they are red light camera's, they are very effective and accurate, and the Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the legality of all automated traffic enforcement Cameras here.
So be careful out there, after all it's all about the money and little to do with safety.
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I remember getting a letter
I remember getting a letter with a photo in the mail from a camera in dayton getting me going through a red light, it was a nice photo, woth $85.00
Thank you
Lima's cameras
At this time Lima has suspended their plans for the cameras and cancelled the contracts. The company that they were to purchase them from has had financial problems and I believe they filed for bankruptcy. This was done last minute after a period of warning letters to violators.