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SAN MATEO POLICE INSTALL 3RD RED-LIGHT CAMERA
10/31/06 10:15 PST
SAN MATEO (BCN)
Starting Wednesday, a third intersection in San Mateo will be monitored by a camera capable of photographing motorists who run red lights, although for the next month, only warning notices will be mailed.
After Dec. 1, the San Mateo Police Department will begin using the cameras to collect evidence for the issuance of $348.50 citations for supposed violators.
Until then, police say having a 30-day "grace period" will get the message out and improve safety and the flow of traffic.
"Photo enforcement has a greater deterrent effect if drivers are aware it's out there," said San Mateo police Lt. Rick Passanisi. "It is important to us that all San Mateo drivers know we're using photo enforcement and that they have time to learn about this safety program."
"We want to be as fair as possible with this program," Chief Susan Manheimer said. "With a large percentage of injury traffic accidents in San Mateo caused by red light violations, and the total number of accidents rising steadily over recent years, we must be responsible and address this problem.
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Laser Interceptor Dual, Valentine 1 & The Escort 8500 X50 - Blue, Uniden BC296D, GRE500, Lasershield, 2001 Ford Ranger, Yamaha FZ6, 2005 Black Dodge Neon SRT-4 - A laser beam would be as wide as my car at 1872' - Car being 67.4" wide. Jason Reynolds | Create your badge
Pulled over April 17th 2008 - For crossing over the center line, written warning issued.
Waved to slow down May 1st 2008 by a motor jock. *NEW* Pulled over May 10th 2009 For going 10 MPH over - Written Warning Issued.*  | 
