Speed trap camera?

Blue Thunder · 09-09-2013, 06:08 PM

LEO here. That's called a "Speed Spy". It is recording the speed of vehicles and will probably be removed within two weeks of its placement. It helps law enforcement establish a base line of what speeds vehicles are actually traveling at any given location so when complaints come in that all vehicles are speeding, they have the documentation to confirm or dispute the allegation. Over and out.
BT

wifi · 09-09-2013, 06:13 PM

They had the same box near the PD, where it slows to 30, early this summer, then moved it to near the Center Harbor Diner, they were both in place for 3-4 weeks.

Can't imagine there won't be one on the neck, probably surveying for the highest revenue spot for a trap.

I'm also getting a new hit between Buckeys and 109/old 109, telephone poles are obscured by trees, probably the same thing.

NoBozo · 09-10-2013, 10:37 AM

SO: I wonder if this device can detect your Cell Phone signal as you drive by...kinda like "Over The Road" EZPass... and ID you that way..??? Just wonderin

NB

PS: A further thought: If you are speeding, the "Box" could send you a Text Speeding Ticket instantly.

Excellent.

TiltonBB · 09-10-2013, 12:12 PM

Many cities and towns are conntracting with private companies to install red light cameras. The general agreement is for the community to invest nothing and the camera company will photograph violators and administer all aspects of the program and mail the city or town a monthly check.

I know that in some towns the ticket you get offers a discount, pay by mail with no points on your license program, or a higher fine amount and points if you choose to go to court and contest the ticket. It seems like it is all about revenue generation and has very little to do with public safety.

tis · 09-10-2013, 12:40 PM

In Florida they have the red light cameras and I heard that almost everyone who takes it to court wins. I don't remember all the details but the cities that installed them are losing money on them. THey are not working out as the cities hoped. I am sure you can google it if you want details. I should have said on stop lights. I never heard of them before this for speed.

patman · 09-10-2013, 10:14 PM

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/201...-camera-ticket

SteveA · 09-11-2013, 05:18 AM

"When everybody's out to get you, paranoia is just good thinking." - Dr Johnny Fever - WKRP in Cincinnati ...

dpg · 09-11-2013, 06:41 AM

Do the speed limit (or close to it) and there's no need to worry about it.

patman · 09-11-2013, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpg

Do the speed limit (or close to it) and there's no need to worry about it.

Obviously you didn't read the link I posted...

09-09-2013, 06:08 PM	#1
Blue Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern MA & Frye Island/Sebago Lake, Maine Posts: 958 Thanks: 257 Thanked 351 Times in 158 Posts	LEO here. That's called a "Speed Spy". It is recording the speed of vehicles and will probably be removed within two weeks of its placement. It helps law enforcement establish a base line of what speeds vehicles are actually traveling at any given location so when complaints come in that all vehicles are speeding, they have the documentation to confirm or dispute the allegation. Over and out. BT __________________ " Live for today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come"

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TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,160 Thanks: 749 Thanked 2,277 Times in 986 Posts	Municipal money Many cities and towns are conntracting with private companies to install red light cameras. The general agreement is for the community to invest nothing and the camera company will photograph violators and administer all aspects of the program and mail the city or town a monthly check. I know that in some towns the ticket you get offers a discount, pay by mail with no points on your license program, or a higher fine amount and points if you choose to go to court and contest the ticket. It seems like it is all about revenue generation and has very little to do with public safety.

09-11-2013, 05:18 AM	#7
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Dr. Johnny Fever... "When everybody's out to get you, paranoia is just good thinking." - Dr Johnny Fever - WKRP in Cincinnati ... __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

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wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	They had the same box near the PD, where it slows to 30, early this summer, then moved it to near the Center Harbor Diner, they were both in place for 3-4 weeks. Can't imagine there won't be one on the neck, probably surveying for the highest revenue spot for a trap. I'm also getting a new hit between Buckeys and 109/old 109, telephone poles are obscured by trees, probably the same thing.

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NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	SO: I wonder if this device can detect your Cell Phone signal as you drive by...kinda like "Over The Road" EZPass... and ID you that way..??? Just wonderin NB PS: A further thought: If you are speeding, the "Box" could send you a Text Speeding Ticket instantly. Excellent.

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tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,945 Thanks: 795 Thanked 1,493 Times in 1,040 Posts	In Florida they have the red light cameras and I heard that almost everyone who takes it to court wins. I don't remember all the details but the cities that installed them are losing money on them. THey are not working out as the cities hoped. I am sure you can google it if you want details. I should have said on stop lights. I never heard of them before this for speed.

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dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 157 Thanked 236 Times in 173 Posts	Do the speed limit (or close to it) and there's no need to worry about it.

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