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Anyone have a suggestion for the damn red light and speed cameras !!!!!!!
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Jako
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NYC - if not red light camera, if not speed camera, still have bus lane ($115) and Mayor DeBozo's Vision Zero initiative Pedestrian Walkway ($165).
Received a notice in mail I did not pay a summons for blocking a pedestrian walkway. No ticket on car because I never park blocking a pedestrian walkway. My take is Traffic Enforcement wrote bogus ticket (did not attach the ticket to the car or attach appropriately) and got "browny points" for the mayor's program. Fought the ticket in front of a guy that looked like Jabba the Hut. Life got in the way of taking it to the next appeal.
My apology to Bozo - even that is too good for NYC Mayor zero and his six hundred million dollar "where did the money" go wife.
Couldn't agree more. They even have cameras on buses. God forbid you are dropping someone off or picking up someone at bus stop.
That was Bloomberg. Good things he’s not running…. Oh wait forget that
Ram_Feste
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Well I am thrilled and kind of bummed that I won't need to borrow a tank and run over all of the posted cameras around Dallas and other areas of Texas for that matter (has been a bit of a daydream of mine to do so) as the red light cameras have been deemed illegal and thus shut down - though some cities/municipalities still have some active https://guides.sll.texas.gov/recording-laws/red-light-cameras, but would be easy enough I think to get out of a ticket due to the precedent.
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Ram_Feste
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I would imagine that it's not far off, the gist of the ruling of that it being illegal is that the studies have shown that the intersections are no safer than not having them, so its strictly a money maker for the city/police depts. I would contact your govnt representatives and let them know, only pressure will change it.
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Oh man how i know the feeling living in queens and driving down woodhaven blvd. Bus lane tickets, speed tickets, school zone speed camera mounted in a little unmanned white ford transit parked legally on the side of the road. Its crazy
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They are already illegal everywhere as per the Constitution, we just have to start enforcing it. As individuals we have the responsibility to conduct our own business as in government BY the people. We have allowed our government to take over our responsibilities to each other. The 4th, 5th and 6th amendments give us the right to face our accuser and determine the nature and cause of any action taken against us. These government usurpers all take "oaths" to uphold the Constitution, then quickly proceed to breaking it.
The one in the van got me. 36MPH, suspiciously 1 MPH over the limit. I just ordered a plate cover to obscure it. The problem here like I stated before is new ones pop up all the time. Even though not legal to cover the plate it's worth the risk, until I get a ticket or 2 for that.
Glenn54
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I'm sure there are other states, but no way in heck I'd live in New York or California. If I were you, I'd plan on moving. Problem solved.
Jako
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If you use plate cover don't park on street, Traffic Enforcement will bang you. My dad got nailed when his driveway was done over. He lived on a dead end street. I witnessed them hit the block at 7:20 AM and 5 PM the same day.
$65 fine based on link below. The link goes into more detail about the number issued.
NYPD Issued Nearly 29,000 Tickets for License Plate Covers Last Year
The mayor has announced his intent to expand the areas where speed cameras can be used.
Jako
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NYC has a population of over 8 million people. It has a lot to offer with a corresponding price tag. The problem is the price tag keeps going up. Plenty of people moving out. Governor Cuomo blames it on the weather (total BS). I don't know why people would move to Pennsylvania for a change in the weather as an example. Some people have no choice but to move as housing costs are unaffordable. In NYC there is a 2% transfer tax when buying a house and I believe a 1.8 - 2.01% mortgage tax. The NY politicians (Democrats for the most part) are great at finding places to put taxes or fees. My phone bill has a (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) MTA tax, while 1 in 5 don't pay for the bus.
The problem as I see it is best represented by the quotes below. We shouldn't fear government (aka Traffic Enforcement, Building Department, Police Department and so forth)
"When you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing - when you see that money is flowing to those who deal, not in goods, but in favors - when you see that men get richer by graft and by pull than by work, and your laws don't protect you against them, but protect them against you - when you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming a self-sacrifice - you may know that your society is doomed." Ayn Rand
“Since this is an era when many people are concerned about 'fairness' and 'social justice,' what is your 'fair share' of what someone else has worked for?” Thomas Sowell
― Thomas Sowell
Lize
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Same in UK with zero tolerance so have to be confident speedometer is correct or drive few mph under. We have mobile units that pop up anytime at random locations. They can be in vans, cars or hand held.
I looked at detectors but they all need line of sight to be effective and as they are always located round a corner then you’ve seen it and already got the ticket as it alerts.
We get fine and points on licence, usually 3 points which last 4 years and more than 9 points and licence is suspended and no driving.
Just read this article, thought it was quite interesting how it differs across states:
The 5 Best and 5 Worst States to Get Caught Speeding
Virginia may be for lovers, but it's surely not for speeders.
If you use plate cover don't park on street, Traffic Enforcement will bang you. My dad got nailed when his driveway was done over. He lived on a dead end street. I witnessed them hit the block at 7:20 AM and 5 PM the same day.
$65 fine based on link below. The link goes into more detail about the number issued.
NYPD Issued Nearly 29,000 Tickets for License Plate Covers Last Year
The mayor has announced his intent to expand the areas where speed cameras can be used.www.dnainfo.com
A possible solution for that is to maybe DIY a removable plate cover....attached with either velcro or a magnetic strip to attach to a metal plate frame. Fortunately I don't live in an area with these Big Brother cameras (yet!).
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I have a big problem with states that charge tolls on US interstates. They get federal funding to maintain roads but still charge tolls. Tolls are taxes and tolls are one of the most common ways of class discrimination. The northeast is so full of roads with tolls its ridiculous. I think it costs about $30 for me to drive from where I am in PA to NYC let alone what you have to pay to park once you get there! I call the PA turnpike the PA Tax pike!
Jako
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Into NYC from NJ is $15.00 cash or 10.50-12.50 for EZ Pass depending on time. One way toll, no toll from NYC to NJ. Daily commuters and Staten Island residents get discounts.
Verrazano most expensive in US:
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is now most expensive toll in US
The Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge is now the nation’s most expensive bridge to cross after an MTA toll hike ratcheting up the rate to $19 went into effect Sunday. The one-way non-E-ZPass toll now tops …
nypost.com
Comrade DeBlasio is pleased as it is his constituents that are not paying.
I have a buddy (lives in Brooklyn) whose daughter was dating a guy in NJ. I think the trip was similar to yours at $30 a pop.
Do you bring your Ram into NYC? If you do where do you park? Car parking is difficult, truck?????????
