Another thought on traffic cameras

An opinion article in "The Chattanoogan" about traffic cameras prompted some responses. While a major publication might not be able to say what they will about the responses, I certainly can. And as my readers know, I am most certainly not afraid to do so.

One reader said to plant trees in front of the cameras (instead of breaking an agreement with the company), and another said use duct tape.

I favor both of those ideas.

Here are two other responses:

"Or how about just driving the speed limit and not trying to speed through an intersection when the light is red?

Jeremy Allen

North Chattanooga"

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"I have a novel idea: don't speed. 

Kevin Boone

Red Bank"

Problem is, Kevin and Jeremy, that these cameras regularly photograph people that are breaking no law. Tickets are sent that are not deserved. Further, Tennessee required an officer sign a citation as a witness, and these cameras do not provide such a signature. Even if an officer signed such a violation, it would likely be against the state constitution, as the officer did not witness a violation first-hand.