photo radar "works" for DC?

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N8N - 05 Nov 2007 19:42 GMT

http://www.wtop.com/?nid=596&sid=1286433

What the article does not state, but I'd be interested to know, is if
DC has retimed any of their yellow lights properly between last year
and this year. that could certainly explain a drop in revenue.

Also, DC's enforcement policies may encourage non-residents to avoid
the District altogether; e.g. if it's only 10 miles out of my way to
take the Beltway rather than cut through town, I'll take the Beltway
to avoid their "safety" measures. It's not worth the risk to my
wallet...

nate

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necromancer - 06 Nov 2007 00:19 GMT

N8N:

> Also, DC's enforcement policies may encourage non-residents to avoid
> the District altogether; e.g. if it's only 10 miles out of my way to
> take the Beltway rather than cut through town, I'll take the Beltway
> to avoid their "safety" measures. It's not worth the risk to my
> wallet...

...And the DC restaurants, gas stations and other businesses noted a
drop in their revenue also?

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Nate Nagel - 06 Nov 2007 01:01 GMT

> N8N:
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> ...And the DC restaurants, gas stations and other businesses noted a
> drop in their revenue also?

I don't know if it's happened or not, but I certainly don't patronize
*any* businesses in DC... and when, like yesterday, I do drive through
(due to some construction in the Wilson bridge area,) I simply drive
through. Somewhat because of the photo enforcement, and somewhat simply
because I'm not a city person, and abhor being surrounded by hordes of
people moving slowly and without purpose.

SWMBO, however, *works* in DC, so I'm sure she still spends money on
lunch etc.

nate

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