Protest Letters Too Many Red-Light Cameras
(Thanks to Stacey-Brian Wesche for the link from We Hate Lakeland Red Light Cameras)
Too Many Red-Light Cameras
Published: Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 2:43 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 2:43 a.m.
I recently drove on U.S. 27 toward Orlando from Winter Haven and hence through the Haines City limits. Going north, I noted not one, or two, or three, or four, but five red-light cameras at Haines City U.S. 27 intersections, one right after the other and within a very short distance of each other. Then, of course, on the return trip south, there again, not one, or two, or three, or four, but five more red-light cameras. That gives city officials 10 chances to catch "offenders" in one round trip.
I do not condone red-light runners, but 10 red-light cameras in such a small area seems to be overdoing it. This appears to be a grand moneymaker for Haines City, but a daunting situation for the traveling public. I'm betting they are already counting the money they will make when Legoland opens and tourists begin driving down and back from the Disney area. Shame on Haines City.
JEANNE GAYHART
Winter Haven
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