Ticket Cameras May Be Used To Enforce Text Messaging Laws
October 1st, 2008 Posted in
Speed Cameras 
The city of Scottsdale, Arizona is considering using its ticket cameras to enforce distracted driving laws. Yes, the same cameras that are
frequently unable to identify the drivers of vehicles may be used to check for text messaging behind the wheel.
From the
East Valley Tribune:
Photo enforcement cameras in Scottsdale are capable of detecting behavior such as text messaging or other “distracted driving” behavior, in addition to capturing speeders and red-light runners.
But whether Scottsdale pursues such enforcement as part of a proposed text-messaging and distracted driving law remains to be seen.
“We’re able to see people clearly on their cell phones,” said Josh Weiss, spokesman for American Traffic Solutions, the company that operates the fixed cameras and camera-equipped vans on Scottsdale surface streets.
And here’s a fun sentence:
Weiss is also a member of Scottsdale’s Transportation Commission, which recently voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a ban on text messaging while driving.
So a spokesperson for a ticket camera manufacturer is on
the city’s Transportation Commission and no one bats an eye? Amazing.
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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.
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.*
Ticket Cameras May Be Used To Enforce Text Messaging Laws 
