Speed Camera Ord Passes

Speed cameras are coming to Chicago.

Aldermen on Wednesday signed off on Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to put the traffic cameras near parks and schools. The ordinance passed 33 to 14.

http://www.wbez.org/news/chicago-city-council-approves-speed-camera...

Dunno what such reactionary/conservatives are doing reading the WBEZ blog, but there are several super unproductive comments. If you have a minute and care, you might want to respond to some of them.

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Permalink Reply by Tim S on April 19, 2012 at 8:14am

Which posts do you disagree with?

I think it is a horrible thing that has come to pass and I am a pedestrian, cyclist, and driver (who has not had a moving violation in over 20 years).

Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on April 19, 2012 at 8:24am

I support the speed cameras. Many many drivers in Chicago drive way way too fast. Something needs to be done. The speed cameras seem like a cost effective way to enforce driving speed regulations. 

If you haven't had a moving violation in 20 years what are you worried about?

Permalink Reply by Tim S on April 19, 2012 at 8:29am

It is the stretching of the truth as to the reason for installing them. I am not a fan of the automation of ticketing in the city. Where does it stop?

Permalink Reply by Rich S on April 19, 2012 at 8:56am

On the one hand I hate the big brother is watching you everywhere you go aspect of these cameras. On the other hand if CPD enforced traffic laws outside of Lake Shore Drive and O'Hare they wouldn't need automated cameras. I understand that cops need to prioritize but in Chicago there really is minimal enforcement of traffic laws. It's like cops think they're too good to write tickets. 

Tim S said:

It is the stretching of the truth as to the reason for installing them. I am not a fan of the automation of ticketing in the city. Where does it stop?

Permalink Reply by Mike Fiasco on April 19, 2012 at 9:46am

The ordinance has passed, but Mayor Emanuel is delaying their implementation until technology to use them is available.  In other words, we passed a law about something we don't know how to do yet.

Permalink Reply by Tim S on April 19, 2012 at 9:50am

wow, just wow. way to go team!

Permalink Reply by Rich S on April 19, 2012 at 10:18am

They have these all over Europe. The technology exists. In Poland they take a picture of your face and it goes on your driving record. If it wasn't you driving and you don't want it on your record then you have to let them know who was driving.  

Mike Fiasco said:

The ordinance has passed, but Mayor Emanuel is delaying their implementation until technology to use them is available.  In other words, we passed a law about something we don't know how to do yet.

Permalink Reply by Vilda on April 19, 2012 at 10:28am

I drive for a living and have never had a moving violation. Ever. This is Big Brother pure and simple and it's nonsense. More camera's means more means to track humans as well as vehicles. Backing this is garbage.

Permalink Reply by Mathew DeGutes on April 19, 2012 at 11:47am

It is a revenue grab.  The 'it is worth it if it saves just one life' justification is garbage as they have never used that attitude in any of the other non-revenue generating ventures.

Permalink Reply by Adam "Cezar" Jenkins on April 19, 2012 at 4:49pm

ITT. Listen to people whine and justify speeding.

You don't have to drive if you don't want to.

I'm also for 7 day suspension for not using a blinker.

Permalink Reply by Vilda on April 19, 2012 at 5:24pm

Adam, do you have a job for me? And no YOU don't have to drive, but YOU do have to walk or ride your bike and don't you worry your pretty little head cause Da Mayor is watching.

Permalink Reply by David P. on April 20, 2012 at 1:00am

Won't anyone think of the children?!? <sob>

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