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July 7, 2011

NMA National Alert: Watch for Fake Traffic Ticket Email and Don't Open It

A hoax email is being circulated that is made to look like a traffic ticket, but actually contains a computer virus. Such an email should not be opened, but rather, deleted...!

The bogus email, which may contain the title “Uniform Traffic Ticket” in the subject line, urges the recipient to open an attached zip file that contains a copy of the traffic ticket before filling it out and sending it to a town court. (You can read the BuffaloNews.com story here.)

We just figured that "legitimate" traffic tickets are bad enough, and you don't need the additional aggravation of a crashed computer.

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April 18, 2011

NMA National Alert: Public Service Announcements or Red-Light Camera Commercials? -- Consider the Source

Recently in Missouri, TV spots have aired about red-light cameras, from the so-called “National Coalition for Safer Roads,” heaping praise on the cameras -- and doing it in a style bordering on that of a public service announcement.

We wanted you to be aware of an article that not only helps refute the arguments for red-light cameras, but exposes the fact that these messages, featuring personal appeals from medical personnel and police officers, actually come from the red-light camera manufacturers themselves.

This March 24th article from Jesda.com spells it out. The "National Coalition for Safer Roads" is simply a front group for American Traffic Solutions, which produces the camera systems and profits handsomely from them.

The individuals in the ads voicing their support for red-light cameras are just that -- individuals. They do not represent any greater agency, and they are not really authorities on red-light cameras. More than anything else, they are representing ATS.

And it's no surprise that ATS thinks you need red-light cameras to protect you -- their mission is to sell camera systems. The National Motorists Association's mission is to protect motorists' rights and interests, including not just safety and driver courtesy, but also freedom from unfair and oppressive enforcement systems. You can read our objections to red-light cameras here.

It's a good bet that the camera companies will air similarly deceptive messages in other states as red-light cameras come up for initial approval or review.

Of course you will decide for yourself where you stand on red-light cameras. We just hope that, when you hear the opinions, you consider the source.

Posted by email 
January 25, 2011

NMA National Alert: SoCal News Video Questioning Red-Light Cameras Applies Nationwide

As you are probably well aware, we at the National Motorists Association are adamantly opposed to red-light cameras.

Communities and states around the nation have had all kinds of different responses to the cameras. Some have banned their use, and some have implemented them, only to see the error of their ways after awhile.

Yet many communities continue to jump onto the bandwagon. Each time, the same issues of safety, fairness, and revenue arise. It is as if lawmakers don't know the history of red-light cameras, and so they continue to repeat it, to the detriment of the motoring public.

KCET, the nation's largest independent public television station, has aired an excellent report, "Caught On Camera," for its viewers in Southern and Central California. Reporter Judy Muller provides a lucid expose of the myths and the facts surrounding red-light cameras. The 10-minute report is must-see TV for anyone who cares about potential or existing red-light cameras in their community.

A few of the video's key points:

  • The fine for right-turn-on-red tickets was tripled when the cameras went in.
  • The intersections were chosen for political reasons rather than safety.
  • Los Angeles' own City Controller has serious doubts about the statistical benefits of the program, which are based on an  insufficiently small sample; better and contradictory national studies were ignored.
  • Los Angeles is losing money off the program.
  • It is not clear why police and lawmakers favor the cameras, but the private manufacturer of the cameras, American Traffic Solutions, has wooed them with contributions.
Take a few minutes out to watch the video, and share it with friends and family. If your community has red-light cameras or is considering them, send a link to your representative.

Posted by email 


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