Sunday, April 02, 2006

TRAFFIC


Last night on the way to dinner w/friends, I crossed through an intersection where I happened upon some flashing lights. It was so bright that it scared the shit out of me to be honest. My first assumption that was that an emergency vehicle was coming my way. No such luck.

Turns out it was one of the new traffic cameras that Cleveland has installed. Some are for running red lights while others are designated for speeders. Each ticket runs between $100-200. I have no idea if flash was for me - as there was a car in front of me and behind me. I do know I didn't go through a red light. I'm pretty sure it flashed before I even hit the intersection. I'm not as sure I wasn't over the speed limit, but considering the road, I'd be surprised if I was. Yes, I'm the guy who has never gotten a moving violation. Maybe a few parking tickets - and one or two accidents (which weren't my fault nor was I cited!!).

I'd be surprised if/when I actually get a ticket (of course, I always assume it's a 'when') as I cannot imagine how it is determined which one of the three cars on a 4 lane road ( and I guess the picture could have been for a car coming the other direction, which I didn't notice) was the culprit.

I think it's fightable (is that a word??) in court. ....and don't think I won't!!!!

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