Indiana Republican Legislator Calls For Red Light Cameras

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I don't think either one would matter. There exists a certain subset of drivers who will still speed, pass, race to the front of the line and force their way in, and drive recklessly around construction workers.

(And construction zones - especially lane closures - would work much more smoothly if police actually ticketed people for passing and racing to the front of the line.)

I think, in some states, it's recommended by the officials to occupy both lanes and orderly merge where the lane ends...or so I've read.

My previous point was if the construction projects didn't take so much time, there would be less time for people to get caught driving illegally. Yeah, some people are "that guy" and probably always will be. But some people have a bad day and get careless or need to get somewhere quickly and maybe push it too far. And because the construction zones persist and occupy non-construction space, the odds of getting caught are enhanced.

 

[chipbennett]

I think, in some states, it's recommended by the officials to occupy both lanes and orderly merge where the lane ends...or so I've read.

My previous point was if the construction projects didn't take so much time, there would be less time for people to get caught driving illegally. Yeah, some people are "that guy" and probably always will be. But some people have a bad day and get careless or need to get somewhere quickly and maybe push it too far. And because the construction zones persist and occupy non-construction space, the odds of getting caught are enhanced.

I'm talking about the people who pass even after the "lane ends - merge left/right - DO NOT PASS" signs. You know them: you can see them in your side mirror, racing up the near-empty lane, then flying past you, all the way to the merge point.

Also: "orderly merge"? Did Pollyanna write those recommendations?

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I'm talking about the people who pass even after the "lane ends - merge left/right - DO NOT PASS" signs. You know them: you can see them in your side mirror, racing up the near-empty lane, then flying past you, all the way to the merge point.

Also: "orderly merge"? Did Pollyanna write those recommendations?

The government.

 

[cobber]

Also: "orderly merge"? Did Pollyanna write those recommendations?

The government.

Pollyanna isn't always wrong. Try driving in most third-world countries for the opposing view.

I'll take "Orderly" for $200 Alex.

Not endorsing the cameras, however. They have them in China and they barely affect traffic violations.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Pollyanna isn't always wrong. Try driving in most third-world countries for the opposing view.

I'll take "Orderly" for $200 Alex.

Not endorsing the cameras, however. They have them in China and they barely affect traffic violations.

Yeah, traffic infractions abound, lane discipline is laughable, but the time I was over there, I never saw even a fender bender.

 

[Tactically Fat]

For construction zones: It ain't the speed that "kills".

It's not paying attention. Not paying attention is just oftentimes exacerbated by being IN a construction zone. Narrow lanes, non-existant lane markings, equipment working near the travel lanes, etc.

A guy going 30mph can still kill someone; just as a guy going 60 can.

Too many inattentive people are causing the accidents.

 

[cobber]

Yeah, traffic infractions abound, lane discipline is laughable, but the time I was over there, I never saw even a fender bender.

Me not personally either, but...

http://youtu.be/IOd_fw6qWDY

Graphic:
http://youtu.be/e-87lw1BHHk

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Me not personally either, but...

http://youtu.be/IOd_fw6qWDY

Graphic:
http://youtu.be/e-87lw1BHHk

It's a wonder I didn't see this every day I was over there. There were plenty of pucker moments and their use of the horn was nearly constant.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Then why the misrepresentation?

It's more fun than bothering with pesky facts.

Anyway, will the be mounted on tanks?

 

[The Keymaster]

This is just an electronic version of Officer Chompy. Even though we know it is unreliable, we are going to use it. It saddens me to admit that this idiot is from my geographical area.

 

[Denny347]

You know what would slow people down in construction zones? The same thing that would stop people from running red lights: having actual police officers at areas of high violation rate, issuing tickets.

Be patient, I'm doing my best to get my patrol vehicle set up in the nearest construction zone to stop cars.

 

[chipbennett]

Be patient, I'm doing my best to get my patrol vehicle set up in the nearest construction zone to stop cars.

Well, that thing would certainly take care of the impatient SUVs.

 

[miguel]

Not to thread jack, but...am I the only guy who sees one of those unmanned "YOUR SPEED IS XX" speed signs parked by the side of a road and floors it to see how high he can make it go?

 

[Vamptepes]

O yea you mean the high score board? Been there done that lol.

 

[level.eleven]

Not to thread jack, but...am I the only guy who sees one of those unmanned "YOUR SPEED IS XX" speed signs parked by the side of a road and floors it to see how high he can make it go?

Not anymore. I graduated from high school decades ago.

 

[10mmMarc]

Just another way to generate revenue, just what we don't need.

 

[KLB]

I'm talking about the people who pass even after the "lane ends - merge left/right - DO NOT PASS" signs. You know them: you can see them in your side mirror, racing up the near-empty lane, then flying past you, all the way to the merge point.

Also: "orderly merge"? Did Pollyanna write those recommendations?

If they didn't want you driving in the lane they would block the lane, which they do well before the construction begins. It is stupid to not drive in the lane that will be closing. Traffic just backs up that much further.

As for the merge, if people weren't being jerks on both sides an orderly merge would be very easy. One car from one lane goes then one from the other lane. Nice and easy, except people get in there and say "That jerk isn't getting in front of me!".

 

[KLB]

I'll be contacting Soliday and telling him he lost my vote next election.

 

[The Keymaster]

I'll be contacting Soliday and telling him he lost my vote next election.

I would be doing that too...if I wasn't moving out of state.

 

[AmmoManAaron]

I don't care whether they are red light cameras or speed cameras, I don't want any more cameras anywhere! I am ashamed that the sponsor is a member of the Republican Party. Things like this go against the ideas of freedom and personal responsibility, two ideas that are ostensibly part of the foundation of this country.