Senator Hopes Warren Resolution Helps Traffic Cameras Petition
Michael Doherty sponsored legislation to end use of red-light cameras in New Jersey—and a petition drive to move his bill.
A bill aiming to end the use of red light cameras to catch drivers running traffic signals in New Jersey may get a boost, thanks to the Warren Township Committee's support. The committee approved a resolution last week supporting S-1952, sponsored by Michael Doherty, R-Washington, which would ban the cameras' use. Sen. Doherty launched an online petition is support of his legislation that has been signed 5,000 times. The petition is located at http://senatenj.com/cameras. “While some towns are enamored with the idea that they can use red light cameras to turn their residents into cash cows, it’s clear that others like Warren Township are willing to take a stand for what is right,” Sen. Doherty said. “Citizens across New Jersey should …
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Lesley
5:26 pm on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
I am currently in Sydney, Australia on vacation and the use of red cameras is widespread over here. There are signs about 1 mile before the light, warning motorists that a red camera district is just ahead, and more immediately ahead of them, as well as marks on the road. I have no problem with their use, as many motorists seem to think that an orange light up ahead means to speed up to go … more ›