Red Light, Speed Cameras Remain Controversial Even as Numbers Grow
Even after 14 years and hundreds of installed cameras, the debate over automated traffic enforcement continues.
By Jessica Talson, Capital News Service In the 14 years since the Maryland legislature approved red light cameras, about 200 of the ticket-issuing machines have been installed in the state, according to a database compiled by AAA Mid-Atlantic. That doesn't include speed cameras, which are numerous in Maryland, but for which there is no comprehensive database. "[The cameras] are effective because they scare people," said Amanda Clark, 29, who has received four red light camera tickets and a speed camera ticket within the last five years. "People don't want to get hit with a [$40] ticket every day. But sometimes they're placed in the wrong places, like where people don't know the speed limit or if the speed limit changes drastically. But I …
Brian Lev
6:39 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013
There's a camera at the intersection of Randolph Rd & Georgia Ave that seems to go off no matter who turns, when they turn, or what the traffic lights are indicating. (Green arrow to turn? FLASH! Legal right turn on red? FLASH! Regular right turn on green light with the flow of traffic? FLASH!) There's another one that's almost as bad at Georgia Ave & Norbeck Road -- anyone know who to contact … more ›