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Sunday, February 24, 2013

No More Red Light Cameras? Here's What Sarasota's Saying

As the Florida House of Representatives considers outlawing red light cameras around the state, here's what some Patch readers had to say on the subject.

Since we told you last week about a bill under consideration by the Florida House of Representatives that would strike down the use of red light cameras, Patch readers have had plenty to say on the topic. Our story, Red Light Cameras: Should They Stay or Go?, received more than 120 comments as of Tuesday night. Here's what some Sarasota Patch readers had to say:  SRQDude: "The PROOF of the fact that these cameras are ONLY there to make money is the fact that the "Photo Enforced" signs are hard to find and hard to see and are way off to the side. In other words, if they were REALLY there to keep us safer, then the sign would be hung up on the crossbar right next to the light, like those "No Turn On Red" signs are!!" Paula Garavalia: "These …

Charlesworth Longtooth III

4:46 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Let us all make sure we remember how we are being sold down the river under the guise of safety and adherence to the laws when the next election is. Today's city run-off election was a great place to flex your opinion without making a contribution of cash. No legislation dealing with the most dangerous and life-threatening issue on the road today has been enacted. Texting while driving has been …   more ›

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