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Traffic Cameras. Infringement on rights or Increase in Public Safety. By: Kaitlyn Miller. Issue. Norwalk, Iowa Speed cameras on Highway 5 Traffic cameras on intersection of Beardsley & Highway 28 Possible mobile speed unit. Highway 5 Proposal: Speed camera. Highway 28 & Beardsley
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Traffic Cameras Infringement on rights or Increase in Public Safety By: Kaitlyn Miller
Issue • Norwalk, Iowa • Speed cameras on Highway 5 • Traffic cameras on intersection of Beardsley & Highway 28 • Possible mobile speed unit
Highway 5 Proposal: Speed camera Highway 28 & Beardsley Proposal: Red light camera Cherry Parkway Proposal: Speed camera
Research • One day study • Results: • Highway 5 • 1,123 cars over speed limit by at least11 mph • Highway 28 & Beardsley • 247 traffic violation • Cherry Parkway • 106 cars over speed limit by at least 11 mph
City/ police department revenue increase • Road safety • More effective police enforcement • Costs • Limits? • Infringement on rights • Appeal process Pros Cons
Mediation • Grace period • Community awareness • Warning signs • Easier appeal process
Sources • "Another Town Debates Adding New Traffic Cameras." KCRG-TV9. KCCI.com, 14 July 2011. Web. 05 Nov. 2012. • "Police Chief." Warren Town and County News [Norwalk] 23 June 2011: 10. Print. • Kuhl, Eddie H. "Traffic Camera Study Results." Norwalk (n.d.): n. pag. Print. • Walker, Melissa. "City on the Move" Norwalk Living 12 Sept. 2012: n. pag. Web. 5 Nov. 2012.