City Cameras Set to Punish Red Light Runners
Miami promises to install traffic infraction cameras by the end of the year
By ELENA SCHMIDT
Updated 2:14 PM EDT, Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Insane insurance rates, horrible drivers and running red lights are just a few of the Miami roadway traditions, but one of those traditions may soon be gone.
The Magic City has plans to begin installing red light cameras at intersections, according to the Miami Herald.
Miami Police spokeswoman Kenia Reyes told the Herald that the city is “in the process of procuring the traffic infraction detector system.”
By the end of the year, according to Reyes, Miami drivers should look up before considering a lead foot move through a questionable yellow light, or risk paying a hefty fine.
Reyes said plans to install the traffic infraction detector system have been in place since 2008, when cameras emerged in several South Florida cities.
While the measure claims to have only safety in mind, Miami’s $100 million budget woes could use a little automated boost as “Big Brother” plans on handing out $158 fines to all violators.
And since a state law allowing cities to install the cameras took effect July 1, other South Florida cities including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Davie have announced plans for them.
If there's one positive to the red light cameras, it's that they show no favoritism to big wigs. Just ask West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel, a big supporter of the cameras, who was caught red handed going through a light earlier this year.
First Published: Jul 29, 2010 11:49 AM EDT
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