Beware, You May Be On Traffic Camera
Program To Spread To Neighbor Islands Next Year
UPDATED: 7:01 pm HST December 3, 2001
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HONOLULU -- The state launched a program Monday that will mail warning tickets to drivers who are caught speeding or running a red light on camera.
Digital cameras will be placed in 10 intersections around Oahu to check for people who run red lights, while "speed vans" mounted with digital cameras will be parked on highways looking for speeders.Department of Transportation officials said their goal is to make highways safer, not to issue more tickets in order to raise revenue. However, the American Civil Liberties Union has raised suspicions because the company providing the cameras will get about $30 from each ticket issued.The first camera was installed at the intersection of Vineyard Boulevard and Punchbowl Street.
Those who run red lights will be immediately be notified when a bright flashes in front of them. Tickets will be mailed to the vehicle's registered owner within three days.The warning period will last two weeks. After Dec. 17, tickets with monetary fines will start to be mailed out.
Other Oahu Red-Light Intersections: Farrington Highway and Nanakuli Avenue Fort Weaver Road and Aawa Drive/Old Fort Weaver Road H-1 Exit 18 (end of Airport Viaduct) and Middle Street Kalanianaole Highway and Ainakoa Avenue/Waikui Street Kamehameha Highway and Pali Momi Street Kunia Road and Kupuna Loop Likelike Highway and Kahekili Highway Nimitz Highway and Kalihi Street Pali Highway and School Street
Digital cameras will be placed in 10 intersections around Oahu to check for people who run red lights, while "speed vans" mounted with digital cameras will be parked on highways looking for speeders.Department of Transportation officials said their goal is to make highways safer, not to issue more tickets in order to raise revenue. However, the American Civil Liberties Union has raised suspicions because the company providing the cameras will get about $30 from each ticket issued.The first camera was installed at the intersection of Vineyard Boulevard and Punchbowl Street.Those who run red lights will be immediately be notified when a bright flashes in front of them. Tickets will be mailed to the vehicle's registered owner within three days.The warning period will last two weeks. After Dec. 17, tickets with monetary fines will start to be mailed out. | Video |
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