tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42700164392009756732011-04-21T22:09:50.087-07:00Blog focuses on news concerning automated enforcement within the state of California. Red light cameras are in dozens of cities and communities throughout the Golden State sucking hundreds of millions of dollars from unsuspecting motorists.Shoot Backhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11746781879265716621noreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270016439200975673.post-70473772161937008042007-08-27T07:12:00.000-07:002007-08-27T07:17:01.540-07:00Two men under the influence of alcohol were caught and charged with vandalizing a red light camera unit in Covina, California. According to published reports, Billy Goss, 28, and Tim Dunphy. 25 where arrested after witnesses called police and reported that the two were kicking the red light camera unit's control box located at Azusa Avenue and Cypress streets. Doing about $2,500 in damage, the judge set bail at $5,000 each.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4270016439200975673-7047377216193700804?l=californiaredlightcameras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>redlightcameranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270016439200975673.post-77590150745312670682007-06-28T20:11:00.000-07:002007-06-28T20:19:47.634-07:00Sometimes being the first is not a good thing but for Santa Maria, they became the first city within Santa Barbara county to launch automated enforcement. Located at the intersection of Miller Street and Betteravia Road, drivers caught on camera can look forward to a whooping $396 fine in the mail.<br /><br />The automated enforcement unit combines both video and photographic data which is transmitted electronically to the unit's manufacturer, Nester Traffic Systems. Their offices are located in Rhode Island. After "processing," the information is emailed to the Santa Maria police. An officer then reviews the evidence to determine if a citation should be issued.<br /><br />Santa Maria has the largest fine for a red light camera ticket.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4270016439200975673-7759015074531267068?l=californiaredlightcameras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>redlightcameranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270016439200975673.post-73320030291977315732007-05-04T08:29:00.000-07:002007-05-04T08:36:39.795-07:00Drivers beware, the city of Los Angeles has recently activated another red light camera unit. Located at the intersections of Pico Boulevard and Bundy Drive, warnings will be issued for the first 30 days, then drivers will face a fine of $381. Between 2005 and 2006, over 60 traffic collisions occured at intersection.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4270016439200975673-7332003029197731573?l=californiaredlightcameras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>redlightcameranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270016439200975673.post-34147114368232751002007-05-03T09:43:00.000-07:002007-05-04T06:06:09.434-07:00The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MCRA) recently announced that they entered into an agreement with Australia-based Redflex to operate a network of thirteen automated speed cameras and red light camera units. The MRCA is a local partnership between the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, which is a state agency established by the Legislature and the Conejo Recreation and Park District and the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District.<br /><br />WIth jurisdiction over 50,000 acres of public lands, the MCRA's decision has sparked some controversy because according to state law (CVC 21455.6) the legislature, "does not authorize the use of photo radar for speed enforcement purposes by any jurisdiction."<br /><br />According to a recent article published at TheNewspaper.com, MCRA officials claim the provision prohibiting photo radar does not apply to the agency since it has independent authority to enforce its own ordinances, however, it seems to go directly against what CVC 21455.6's "by any jurisdiction" clause.<br /><br />The MCRA is sure to face legal challenges when the illegal speed cameras go into operation. San Jose learned this lesson when they originally installed a series of speed cameras to generate additional revenue for city coffers. After a series of legal challenges in Santa Clara County Court, each time it ruled against the city which in turn eventually dropped the photo radar. Now the city faces the possibility of refunding millions of dollars for illegally collecting fines from unsuspecting motorists.<br /><br />No official MCRA public hearings or install dates have been announced.<br /><br />-----<br /><br />Parks under MCRA jurisdiction:<br /><br />Park Name Nearest City<br /> <br />Alatorre-Eagle Rock View Park Eagle Rock<br />Alisa Belinkoff Katz<br />Las Virgenes Valley Overlook Calabasas<br />Anthony C. Beilenson Visitor Center<br />Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Thousand Oaks<br />Arroyo Pescadero Whittier<br />Arroyo Seco-South Pasadena Woodland and Wildlife Park South Pasadena<br />Arroyo Sequit Malibu<br />Arroyo Simi Equestrian Center Simi Valley<br />Augustus F. Hawkins Natural Park Los Angeles<br />Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Trail Los Angeles<br />Ballona Creek Trail and Bike Path Culver City<br />Barbara A. Fine Overlook at the Summit Studio City<br />Bosque del Rio Hondo Rosemead<br />Brand Park Glendale<br />Brookside Park Pasadena<br />Castro Crest Malibu<br />Charmlee Natural Area Malibu<br />Chatsworth Park North Chatsworth<br />Chatsworth Park South Chatsworth<br />Cheeseboro Canyon Agoura Hills<br />Cherry Canyon Park La Cañada Flintridge<br />Chumash Park Agoura Hills<br />Circle X Ranch Malibu<br />Cold Creek Canyon Preserve Malibu<br />Coldwater Canyon Park Beverly Hills<br />Corral Canyon Park Malibu<br />Corriganville Park Simi Valley<br />County Line Beach Malibu<br />Dan Blocker State Beach Malibu<br />Descanso Gardens La Cañada Flintridge<br />Deukmejian Wilderness Park Glendale<br />Dixie Canyon Park Studio City<br />East & Rice Canyon Santa Clarita<br />Eaton Canyon Natural Area Park<br />& Nature Center Pasadena<br />Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon Newhall<br />Egret Park Los Angeles<br />El Matador State Beach Malibu<br />El Pescador State Beach Malibu<br />El Pueblo State Historic Park Los Angeles<br />Elyria Canyon Park Los Angeles<br />Elysian Park Los Angeles<br />Elysian Valley Gateway Park Los Angeles<br />Ernest E. Debs Park Los Angeles<br />Escondido Canyon Park Malibu<br />Franklin Canyon Park Beverly Hills<br />Fritz and Alma Meier Nature Preserve Topanga<br />Fryman Canyon Park Studio City<br />Garden of the Gods Chatsworth<br />Getty View Trailhead Los Angeles<br />Great Heron Gates at Rattlesnake Park Los Angeles<br />Griffith Park Los Angeles<br />Hahamongna Watershed Park (formerly Oak Grove Park) Pasadena<br />Hansen Dam Recreation Area Lakeview Terrace<br />Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park Moorpark<br />Hellman Park Whittier<br />Henderson Canyon Glendale<br />Henry Thomas Hazard Park Los Angeles<br />Hollywood Bowl Overlook Los Angeles<br />Joel McCrea Wildlife Preserve Thousand Oaks<br />Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area Los Angeles<br />La Jolla Valley Natural Preserve,<br />Point Mugu State Park Malibu<br />La Piedra State Beach Malibu<br />La Tuna Canyon Park Sun Valley<br />Lake Piru Piru<br />Las Casas Grenola Pacific Palisades<br />Las Virgenes View Park Calabasas<br />Laurel Canyon Park Studio City<br />Lechuza Beach Malibu<br />Leo Carrillo State Park & State Beach Malibu<br />Los Angeles River Center & Gardens Los Angeles<br />Los Angeles River Greenway Los Angeles<br />Los Encinos State Historical Park Encino<br />Los Robles Open Space Thousand Oaks<br />Lower Arroyo Seco Recreation Area Pasadena<br />Lower Scholl Canyon Park Glendale<br />Malibu Bluffs Malibu<br />Malibu Canyon Piuma Ridge Malibu<br />Malibu Creek State Park Calabasas<br />Malibu Lagoon State Beach Malibu<br />Marsh Park Los Angeles<br />Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park Tarzana<br />Maywood Riverfront Park Maywood<br />Mentryville Santa Clarita<br />Michael D. Antonovich Open Space Santa Clarita<br />Michael D. Antonovich Regional Park at Joughin Ranch Chatsworth<br />Mulholland Scenic Parkway and Corridor Los Angeles<br />Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook Studio City<br />Newhall Pass Trailhead Newhall<br />Nicholas Canyon County Beach Malibu<br />North Ranch Open Space Westlake Village<br />O'Melveny Park Granada Hills<br />Oak Park Simi Hills<br />Old Agoura Park Agoura Hills<br />Oso Park Los Angeles<br />Palisades Park Santa Monica<br />Paramount Ranch Agoura<br />Peter Strauss Ranch Agoura<br />Pico Canyon Santa Clarita<br />Piuma Overlook Malibu<br />Placerita Canyon Park and Nature Center Newhall<br />Point Dume State Beach Malibu<br />Point Mugu State Park Malibu<br />Powder Canyon La Habra Heights<br />Ralph C. Dills Park Paramount<br />Ramirez Canyon Park Malibu<br />Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Newbury Park<br />Red Rock Canyon Park Topanga<br />Reyes Adobe Park Agoura Hills<br />Richard Lillard Outdoor Classroom Studio City<br />Ritter Ranch Palmdale<br />River Garden Park Los Angeles<br />Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach Malibu<br />Rocky Oaks Malibu<br />Rocky Peak Park Simi Valley<br />Rocky Pointe Park Simi Valley<br />Runyon Canyon Park Los Angeles<br />Saddletree Ranch Trailhead Sylmar<br />Sage Ranch Park Simi Valley<br />San Vicente Mountain Park Encino<br />Santa Clarita Woodlands Park Santa Clarita<br />Santa Monica State Beach Santa Monica<br />Santa Susana Pass State Historical Park Chatsworth<br />Schabarum Regional Park Rowland Heights<br />Seminole Overlook Malibu<br />Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area Encino<br />Steelhead Park Los Angeles<br />Stetson Ranch Park Sylmar<br />Stone Canyon Overlook Los Angeles<br />Stoney Point Chatsworth<br />Stough Canyon Nature Center Burbank<br />Summit Valley Edmund D. Edelman Park Topanga<br />Sycamore Canyon Whittier<br />Sycamore Cove Beach<br />(Point Mugu State Park) Malibu<br />Tapia Park Calabasas<br />Tapo Canyon Regional Park Simi Valley<br />Temescal Gateway Park Pacific Palisades<br />The Groves Overlook Encino<br />Thornhill Broome Beach<br />(Point Mugu State Park) Malibu<br />Top of Topanga Overlook Topanga<br />Topanga State Beach Malibu<br />Topanga State Park Topanga<br />Trebek Open Space Los Angeles<br />Triunfo Creek Park Westlake Village<br />Tuna Canyon Park Malibu<br />Universal City Overlook Studio City<br />Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space<br />Preserve (formerly Ahmanson Ranch) Calabasas<br />Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park Agua Dulce<br />Verdugo Mountain Park Glendale<br />Verdugo Mountains Open Space Preserve Glendale<br />Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park Encino<br />Whitney Canyon Santa Clarita<br />Whittier Narrows Recreation Area South El Monte<br />Wilacre Park in Fryman Canyon Studio City<br />Wildwood Canyon Park Burbank<br />Will Rogers State Beach Pacific Palisades<br />Will Rogers State Historical Park Pacific Palisades<br />Wilson Canyon Park Sylmar<br />Wood Ranch Open Space Simi Valley<br />Zuma County Beach Malibu<br />Zuma/ Trancas Canyons Malibu<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4270016439200975673-3414711436823275100?l=californiaredlightcameras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>redlightcameranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270016439200975673.post-68358172356976235062007-05-03T09:38:00.000-07:002007-05-03T09:41:24.392-07:00Thanks for visiting. The purpose of this blog is provide news about California red light camera units. While I am new to blogging, I will attempt to bring my readers the latest information about photo enforcement within the Golden State.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4270016439200975673-6835817235697623506?l=californiaredlightcameras.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>redlightcameranoreply@blogger.com