So yeah, Stoplight Cameras work pretty well.

Revlis · 04-30-2008, 06:08 PM

In the end yeah, I did go ballin through the intersection no two ways about it.

But I will say this: 1. I had scanned the corner prior to my arrival and it was clear and free of pedestrians/traffic.

2. I late Braked into the corner beautifully and with no drama or muss maintained my line and a 26MPH corner speed and accelerated from the apex... :laughing :whistling

Yeah, I thought for a minute I might be able to argue this, but then I saw the video... No chance, not even going to try, I was straight moving.

No excuse, but I am familiar with the intersection and the timing of the lights, I know that the North bound lane gets the green turn arrow and no u-turns. So at least it wasn't brainless, but busted anyway.

Ah well, at least I've got some nice glossies... $128 to pay online, I went ahead and set up an account... Figure it won't be the last time.

out4scrilla · 04-30-2008, 06:35 PM

haha your car looks hot

Neema · 04-30-2008, 06:38 PM

Do they just blow up the image and look at your plate number in these pics? I always thought they were more zoomed in

Krueger///M3 · 04-30-2008, 06:40 PM

+1, sweet pics, might be worth it...

Davinhci · 04-30-2008, 06:43 PM

wow i got to becareful around those cameras now, I thought they were just for traffic reports and accidents and such.

normtrum · 04-30-2008, 06:50 PM

I wonder if it will count as a "parking ticket" on your record. I know the tickets you receive in the mail from speed cameras (school zones) don't go on your record....and are in fact designated as a parking ticket.

Regardless....these things are cropping up all over the place in the Puget Sound area.

///Mandy · 04-30-2008, 06:58 PM

Your car looks good!

You got nailed...what about that tool in the cream colored wagon?

(wait, it's no-one here, right) lol

Revlis · 04-30-2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by normtrum

I wonder if it will count as a "parking ticket" on your record. I know the tickets you receive in the mail from speed cameras (school zones) don't go on your record....and are in fact designated as a parking ticket.

Regardless....these things are cropping up all over the place in the Puget Sound area.

Nah it says right on the document, No points, nothing gets reported, nothing goes on record.

I think if they tried to do that they know that the court rooms would quickly fill up with traffic attorneys. I know if points were involved or it was going on my record I'd fight tooth and nail.

The third image is actually a nice perfectly clear zoomed image of my license plate... It's nice.

CRZ410S · 04-30-2008, 07:02 PM

They make license plate covers that distort the plate numbers (for cameras) so they can not read the plate. It may be worth the investment for you.

Zeeman · 04-30-2008, 07:24 PM

you obviously didn't come to a complete stop, but seeing this made me wonder if making a right turn on a red is legal in WA? I wouldn't mind knowing since I drive down there from time to time. It's legal here in BC so it's something I wouldn't have a second thought about doing elsewhere.

Revlis · 04-30-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeeman

you obviously didn't come to a complete stop, but seeing this made me wonder if making a right turn on a red is legal in WA? I wouldn't mind knowing since I drive down there from time to time. It's legal here in BC so it's something I wouldn't have a second thought about doing elsewhere.

Oh yeah Right turn on red is 100% legal, BUT, you must come to a complete stop first at any red light... I knew that, I just plain ole' didn't wanna stop.

But yeah Right on red is no problem in the States unless posted otherwise.

magmd · 04-30-2008, 08:21 PM

Hmmm.....I am not convinced it was you that was driving. It just looks like your car...

Calgary Agent · 04-30-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmd

Hmmm.....I am not convinced it was you that was driving. It just looks like your car...

Registered owner of the vehicle is ticketed and required to make payment. Doesn't matter who's driving (this is why there are no points).

myfirstbmw335i · 04-30-2008, 08:36 PM

the thing that sucks is that the camera companies install the camera's for FREE and then get a cut of the ticket price. so your local government just raises the cost of the ticket to cover their cut..............

what we need is a cover for the plate that works like a computer screen cover....cops could see your number when behind you, but anyone/camera at an angle could not....

think I'll go to a computer store and get one and adapt to my place to see if it will work!!!!!!!!!!!!!

asdflkijd · 04-30-2008, 08:42 PM

pic of the week!, caught red handed!

, dude... come to think of it, I think I might have gotten one last week... We'll just have to wait and see in the mail...

Revlis · 04-30-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asdflkijd

pic of the week!, caught red handed!

, dude... come to think of it, I think I might have gotten one last week... We'll just have to wait and see in the mail...

Well at least we ca n look good when we get our pictures taken...

What's killing me though is I have some nervous lady on the local BMWCCA already doing the "your an accident waiting to happen" dance... WTF is wrong with people?

Yes I sped through an intersection, but I was aware of my surroundings and Buicks just don't materialize... WTF? Amazing how self righteous folks get when it comes to stuff like this.

Of course it's all about "TAKE IT TO THE TRACK" Drama Drama... as if I were busy RACING through the hood... Hell, I'm just having a little fun, do we all need to go to the track to have a little fun? I dunno, probably not though.

ideliver · 04-30-2008, 09:07 PM

Sorry about the ticket...you are being very practical and level headed about the whole ordeal...but make no mistake about it...traffic lights video tickets are about one thing...money...that is it...they are an easy way for your local government to reach into your pocket

Every time they install these systems...the towns shorten the yellow to .8 sec from 1 sec...this does two things...more tickets and MORE ACCIDENTS...if you want less accidents...lengthen the yellow to 1.2 secs...but this will never happen...it is all about the benjamins baby...

karliejai · 05-01-2008, 02:19 AM

nicely done.

san~man · 05-01-2008, 02:25 AM

http://www.amazon.com/PhotoBlocker-R.../dp/B0006Q5MLK

One of the many brands out there.

MrToad · 05-01-2008, 02:33 AM

wow that is damn clear.

Spool · 05-01-2008, 08:27 AM

Damn, that's pretty clear for traffic cam...what happened to the old black and white grainy photos day? I guess this is where my citation money goes, towards HD cameras..

iatacs19 · 05-01-2008, 08:55 AM

Didn't some county get their tickets invalidated b/c they reduced the time for the yellow lights?

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