SEEING RED OVER 'GOTCHA' CAMERA : MOTORISTS NOW SPARED FINES FOR RUNNING LIGHT ON H. ST.

This article describes a situation in Washington, D.C., which involves the inappropriate placement of a red-light camera. The camera was set up at a location that isn't an intersection and monitors a traffic light that isn't a conventional traffic light. Motorists have claimed the camera as a high-tech trap.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Publication Date: May 19, 2000 Remarks: Original (newsprint) article from Washington post in PATH Binder 8
• Authors:
  • Santana, Arthur
• Publication Date: 2000

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. A1, A20-A21
• Serial:
  • Washington post [online]

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cameras; Law enforcement; News; Traffic signals
• Subject Areas: Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00799952
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: PATH
• Created Date: Oct 12 2000 12:00AM