Speed Cameras in Chicago

Cyclistas:
 
We need to start a campaign to get Gov. Quinn to sign the law enabling speed-cameras in Chicago.  It's sitting on his desk.
 
His contact-website is:

http://www2.illinois.gov/gov/Pages/ContacttheGovernor.aspx

In the "Citizen Question" frame, just put "Speed Cameras"
 
In the "Citizen Request from just recommend or tell him to sign the legislation.  It has already passed both the House and the Senate and was sent to him for his approval.
 
This has been setting on his desk for some time.  My guess is that he wants to see what the public reaction is, and I suspect the car drivers and their clubs are encouraging him NOT to sign it.
 
You can also contact him at his Springfield office:
Office of the Governor        
207 State House
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-0244
TTY: 888-261-3336

or at the Chicago office of the governor:
Office of the Governor
James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph, 16-100
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-814-2121

There are too many speeding cars in Chicago and we need something to slow them down.

Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Rich S on January 31, 2012 at 6:05am

http://www.suntimes.com/news/10333278-460/public-tells-quinn-to-hal...

Looks like this is going to sit on Quinn's desk for another week potentially. If he doesn't veto by Feb 6 then the law will go into effect. Looks like most of the public is highly opposed. Rahm doesn't seem to care and wants to push this through regardless.  

I was in Poland last year and they have speed cameras. Over there they also take a picture of your face and you get points on your license if you get caught speeding. 

Permalink Reply by Tim S on January 31, 2012 at 8:51am

Not a fan of this bill.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 6, 2012 at 7:14am

Quinn signs Emanuel speed cameras bill into law - Gov. Pat Quinn signed a measure into law today that allows Mayor Rahm Emanuel to start using red light cameras to fine speeding drivers as much as $100 for violations.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/clout/chi-quinn-signs-e...

Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on February 6, 2012 at 9:14am

Thanks, Gene!  This is good news.  My admiration for the Governor just increased ten-fold.  I was sure he was gonna cave in to the whining motorists out there.
 
Gene Tenner said:

Quinn signs Emanuel speed cameras bill into law

Permalink Reply by Tim S on February 6, 2012 at 9:53am

so not a fan... so not a fan.

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on February 6, 2012 at 10:47am

From now on whenever I'm in the car (which I try to minimize as much as possible)  I'm going to be driving 5-under just to be sure.  The hell with anyone who doesn't like it.

Permalink Reply by Melanie K on February 8, 2012 at 5:54am

The easiest way to avoid getting a ticket is to not drive over the speed limit. How hard is that? You would think it is the end of all freedom in the world if you listen to some of the rants about these cameras and how horrible it will be.  I drive on occasion and I guess I drive too slowly for many Chicago motorists as I am always getting passed and honked at, although I am doing the posted speed limit. Therefore, I have no problem with the cameras. If you want to drive fast, you will pay for it.  It's a revenue generator, and if you don't want to pay, just slow down. 

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on February 8, 2012 at 6:14am

+1

Melanie said:

The easiest way to avoid getting a ticket is to not drive over the speed limit. How hard is that? You would think it is the end of all freedom in the world if you listen to some of the rants about these cameras and how horrible it will be.  I drive on occasion and I guess I drive too slowly for many Chicago motorists as I am always getting passed and honked at, although I am doing the posted speed limit. Therefore, I have no problem with the cameras. If you want to drive fast, you will pay for it.  It's a revenue generator, and if you don't want to pay, just slow down. 

Permalink Reply by Bob Kastigar on February 8, 2012 at 8:11am 
wig [ isaac ] replied to your discussion "Speed Cameras in Chicago" on the chainlink  ------------ 
"Do people think this a good idea? Who's going to suffer? poor people trying to make a living on budget. "
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I didn't know that!  I thought anybody could speed, not just poor people.

How does speeding help your budget?

Permalink Reply by Gail Garcia on February 8, 2012 at 11:12am

I hope I am responding in the right place. I would like to add my + to Anne Alt's and Melanie's posts. I drive also, and was driving a rental in the town of Baker, just outside of Baton Rouge, when I got my first speeding ticket ever. It was due to a camera and was in a classic speed trap that rural areas specialize in, and I was in the wrong. It hurt so much to pay it, but pay it I did, and I don't expect to ever let my foot be lazy like that again! I don't care about the rationales or politics or anything else - people should not speed and won't change behavior until they need to (if they are THAT kind of person).

 

I recently moved to North Kenwood/Hyde Park, and I have never witnessed such a lack of concern for pedestrians. I won't detail all my outrage here, but I will say that I am all for whatever stops the bad behavior. Our alderman is not inclined to narrow the excessively wide roadways here with any of the fixes you all already know about, so yep, let's fine them. Kind of like a sin tax. Don't do the crime if you won't do the time.

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