Red Light Camera Locator Map

[BridgeTroll]

I am curious of how one would not be ticketed for turning right (or left if one is turning from a one-way to a one-way) on red. Would one be cited if one does not make a complete stop prior to the turn?

What about driving record? Would the infraction be attached to the driver's record or the vehicle record? Would insurance companies be able to factor these citations in when renewing policies?

Many questions. Few Answers. Thanks COJ.

You must come to a complete stop before turning.  If you simply pay the fine there are no points.  If you fail to pay the fine (or contest and lose?) you will be awarded points.

[coredumped]

I was at Atlantic and University last night (there's a HUGE flash that goes off when the picture is taken btw).

Anyway, because of the mathews bridge construction, they've made 2 turn lanes for the southbound university traffic. One is a turn only, the other is a straight or turn. There's also a right turn green arrow.

While I sitting waiting to turn north on University, I saw the camera go off for people that were turning right on Atlantic from University, even though they had a green arrow. Is it possible that lane is marked as not a turn lane? We're still in the "trial" period I hope.

[TheCat]

If you can handle it. Here it is. 

http://www.youtube.com/v/aMtVBDWItOE

[Charles Hunter]

If the Legislature outlaws them, will the vendor remove them at no cost to the City - or is there a vendor-friendly clause in their contract that puts that cost on us?

[ChriswUfGator]

The latter no doubt.

I love how, typical for Jacksonville, we're just now getting around to installing them only after every other city has already figured out they don't work, not to mention the vendor's constant string of misconduct and bribery scandals.

[diverdan363]

looks like Red flex is making more than city look at aggreement http://www.highwayrobbery.net/TrcDocsLynwoodContractExcerpt.pdf


Corona has already notified its vendor, Redflex Traffic Systems of Australia, that it is no longer interested in having red light cameras. In a region hit hard by the economic downturn, it is hard for municipal leaders to justify slapping vehicle owners with a $500 citation, especially as the city's net share of that amount is a little over $100. The city council's vote Tuesday will make the termination official.
see http://fireredflex.com/cameras.html

Apr 5, 2012 â€" Redflex Traffic Systems of Arizona will install and operate the cameras ... Intersections with high crash rates in Jacksonville include Blanding Boulevard at ... submitted last year, each camera will cost the city $3,999 per month. 25 camera the city will being paying redflex about $100,000 per month that doesn't include what percent is payed on each ticket to redflex

[diverdan363]

I was at Atlantic and University last night (there's a HUGE flash that goes off when the picture is taken btw).

Anyway, because of the mathews bridge construction, they've made 2 turn lanes for the southbound university traffic. One is a turn only, the other is a straight or turn. There's also a right turn green arrow.

While I sitting waiting to turn north on University, I saw the camera go off for people that were turning right on Atlantic from University, even though they had a green arrow. Is it possible that lane is marked as not a turn lane? We're still in the "trial" period I hope.



n, Chief Edwards stated that experience in other cities has shown that less than 1% of
persons receiving citations challenge them in court, in large part because the citation has information
about a web site where the violator can see the recording of their violation, which includes 6 seconds of
video before and after the vehicle runs the red light.  Seeing the evidence the citing officer used, and that
would be shown to a judge in court, most violators agree to pay the fine. could very well distract driving when something flashes before your eyes

[JaxJag]

Random question. Lol I got a speeding ticket at 3am, how likely is it that the cop will show up in court? Haha Does he have to? I was 100 yards away from the higher speed zone.

[Gamer Dad]

Whatever happened to being innocent until proved guilty? Part of due process is that the burden of proof lies with the city/state. Unless they can prove, beyond the shadow of a doubt that it was, indeed, me driving through the red light/intersection,  then I wasn't driving. I certainly won't sign an affidavit saying I wasn't driving or my wife was driving etc, because that would circumvent their obligation of the city/state proving guilt.
I also wonder about the off duty JSO schmucks abusing the company car. Will the thin blue line tighten its ranks to take care of it's own here as well?

[I-10east]

I heard this info on actionnews yesterday. That company Redflex which operates those red light cameras is under investigation for political corruption in Chicago. To make a long story short, these violations could ultimately lead to future tickets being thrown outta court here in Jax, being that Redflex is currently under so much hot water.

www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2013/02/11/redflex-out-as-chicago-red-light-camera.html

[coredumped]

Unless they can prove, beyond the shadow of a doubt that it was, indeed, me driving through the red light/intersection,  then I wasn't driving.

Nope. Speeding/traffic tickets are a civil issue, not criminal, so it's actually "preponderance of evidence," not "beyond a shadow of a doubt." So it only has to be "more reasonable than not."

But, I'm not a lawyer, this is what I've been told.

[RiversideLoki]

Because nobody saw *this* coming. /sarcasm

TAMPA BAY, Florida -- A subtle, but significant tweak to Florida's rules regarding traffic signals has allowed local cities and counties to shorten yellow light intervals, resulting in millions of dollars in additional red light camera fines.

The 10 News Investigators discovered the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) quietly changed the state's policy on yellow intervals in 2011, reducing the minimum below federal recommendations. The rule change was followed by engineers, both from FDOT and local municipalities, collaborating to shorten the length of yellow lights at key intersections, specifically those with red light cameras (RLCs).

[Bridges]

Because nobody saw *this* coming. /sarcasm

TAMPA BAY, Florida -- A subtle, but significant tweak to Florida's rules regarding traffic signals has allowed local cities and counties to shorten yellow light intervals, resulting in millions of dollars in additional red light camera fines.

The 10 News Investigators discovered the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) quietly changed the state's policy on yellow intervals in 2011, reducing the minimum below federal recommendations. The rule change was followed by engineers, both from FDOT and local municipalities, collaborating to shorten the length of yellow lights at key intersections, specifically those with red light cameras (RLCs).

Wow, just saw this article today.

[Charles Hunter]

Then, there is this:

BROOKSVILLE â€" Calling the enforcement process unconstitutional, a Hernando County judge is automatically dismissing the cases of motorists caught on camera making rolling right turns on red lights.

In an order signed last week, County Judge Donald E. Scaglione cites three reasons why the state law is "vague (and) arbitrary and capricious." Because of that, Scaglione wrote, enforcing a right-on-red violation is unconstitutional and a violation of due process rights.

From here: http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/hernando-judge-says-red-light-camera-law-is-unconstitutional-dismisses/2120919

[FSBA]

Not sure if I posted this on here. Last week I got a ticket from a RLC in Boca Raton for running a red light. However, I haven't been south of Daytona Beach in 2 years and the car pictured was a different car. I got the ticket because 2 numbers on the license plate matched.

How many frivolous tickets are the Jacksonville RLCs sending out?