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Article: Criticism Driving Md. to Standardize Red-Light Cameras; Plan Aims to Ease Public's Concerns
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- The Washington Post
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- May 23, 2002
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As more jurisdictions install red-light cameras at busy
intersections, the Maryland State Highway Administration is drafting
standards for the devices, which have led to the ticketing of
thousands of motorists since first being introduced in Howard County
in 1998.
There are 168 red-light cameras in use in seven counties --
Howard, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Charles, Baltimore, Harford and
Prince George's -- according to state statistics. Although each
jurisdiction oversees its own camera program, Highway Administration
officials said they think overall standards are needed in light of
public concern about the fairness of camera use.
Although touted as an efficient public safety tool by many ...