Why were MoCo speed cameras removed?

[Anonymous]

In the past 24 hours I have noticed that speed cameras iinside the beltway on CT, Wisconsin, and Bradley between Wisconsin and CT are gone.

If they are replacing with those poles (like on CT in Kensington), why wouldn’t they install the new before removing the old? Or is there a newer, less obvious technology already installed that maybe we can’t see?

[Anonymous]

Because people are used to the cameras being there, and everyone slows down in those spots. Less tickets are generated, and the camera operator takes in less revenue. So they moved them to someplace else.



This is all about $$$, not safety. And this is your proof of that.



For the record, they will also move cameras from places where the camera keeps getting vandalized or destroyed. That’s how the one in our neighborhood got relocated. It was costing more to repair or replace it than it was generating tickets. Again - further proof it’s not about safety, just money.

[Anonymous]

OP again.

I understand it’s about the money but at least five cameras are gone. What do you think will replace them? And when?

[Anonymous]

They may have a new vendor and will replace them.

[Anonymous]

Weren't they ruled illegal recently nationwide?

[Anonymous]

Google search

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/transportation/montgomery-county-speed-cameras-why-most-arent-giving-tickets/4019075/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Google search

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/transportation/montgomery-county-speed-cameras-why-most-arent-giving-tickets/4019075/

that has to be among the stupidest and least-informative articles I've ever encountered.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Google search

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/transportation/montgomery-county-speed-cameras-why-most-arent-giving-tickets/4019075/

that has to be among the stupidest and least-informative articles I've ever encountered.

You expect a lot from the "news"!

[Anonymous]

I think I saw they’re putting in better, more accurate cameras.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:



For the record, they will also move cameras from places where the camera keeps getting vandalized or destroyed. That’s how the one in our neighborhood got relocated. It was costing more to repair or replace it than it was generating tickets. Again - further proof it’s not about safety, just money.

That's democracy! Power to the people!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Weren't they ruled illegal recently nationwide?

No

[Anonymous]

In slightly related news, the County put out their annual Vision Zero report. Tucked towards the back of it are actually stats. Pedestrian fatalities up compared to the prior year, and same with fatal crashes. I guess all those vision zero efforts aren't yielding the intended results, though they are making things more annoying and time-wasting for drivers. Win?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In the past 24 hours I have noticed that speed cameras iinside the beltway on CT, Wisconsin, and Bradley between Wisconsin and CT are gone.

If they are replacing with those poles (like on CT in Kensington), why wouldn’t they install the new before removing the old? Or is there a newer, less obvious technology already installed that maybe we can’t see?

Nunya…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because people are used to the cameras being there, and everyone slows down in those spots. Less tickets are generated, and the camera operator takes in less revenue. So they moved them to someplace else.



This is all about $$$, not safety. And this is your proof of that.



For the record, they will also move cameras from places where the camera keeps getting vandalized or destroyed. That’s how the one in our neighborhood got relocated. It was costing more to repair or replace it than it was generating tickets. Again - further proof it’s not about safety, just money.

It is not true that they are for $.

They reduce speed, which saves lives.

Period.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In slightly related news, the County put out their annual Vision Zero report. Tucked towards the back of it are actually stats. Pedestrian fatalities up compared to the prior year, and same with fatal crashes. I guess all those vision zero efforts aren't yielding the intended results, though they are making things more annoying and time-wasting for drivers. Win?

The things that would actually work are unpopular with self important jerks like many Montgomery County drivers.