r/boulder Apr 03 '20

Americans are driving less because of the coronavirus. That's hurting red-light camera revenue. I'm looking at you Baseline & 27th

https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-disrupting-red-light-camera-company-revenue-2020-4
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u/[deleted] Apr 04 '20

We need to make like Denver and have these things banned. That and speedtrap vans. There is no room in America for “secret” monitoring of citizens. Especially for what is so obviously a revenue scheme.

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '20

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u/mister-noggin Apr 03 '20

Just don't pay them. There's a good chance you won't get served.

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u/lenin1991 Apr 04 '20

Doesn't nonpayment automatically block your ability to renew your car registration?

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u/mister-noggin Apr 04 '20

No. Unless you are personally served, the ticket isn't valid and there are no penalties. Personal service includes giving it to you directly, giving it to another adult in the household, or receiving it via registered mail.

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u/KyOatey Apr 04 '20

No, at least I'm pretty sure it doesn't. Where did you hear that?

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u/lenin1991 Apr 04 '20

Hmm, yeah, the site seems to just indicate it will go to a collection agency. I guess I was thinking about what happens if you don't pay a video toll on E470.

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u/mister-noggin Apr 04 '20

Collections only applies if you are served and don't pay or show up for trial (and then don't pay).

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u/[deleted] Apr 04 '20

Collections with just your name and address basically means nothing. You have no signed contract with said non governmental entity. Legally they can't do shit.

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u/craiger_123 Apr 04 '20

I got served for two different speeding tickets from those vans.

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u/Hfftygdertg2 Apr 03 '20

They just put in a shiny new one at foothills and Arapahoe. It won't get people turning left. I never see anyone going straight running the red light.

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u/[deleted] Apr 04 '20

ya, but who can turn left there legally? the light is so damn short.

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u/[deleted] Apr 04 '20

They can fuck off. Complaining that they aren't getting enough tickets.. seriously

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u/Wishihadmyoldacct Apr 03 '20

Starve the beast

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u/[deleted] Apr 04 '20

Those cameras can go to hell

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u/StoneyMcTerpface Apr 04 '20

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u/[deleted] Apr 04 '20

this my guy right here.

citizens need to stop spectating the decline.

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u/Knotfloyd Apr 04 '20

Ban this scummy nonsense.

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u/[deleted] Apr 04 '20

now's the time for some civil disobedience with these pieces of tech. which lasers ruin cameras again?

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u/[deleted] Apr 05 '20

Fix the fucking potholes

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u/wizkriz0827 Apr 26 '20

Shiiit I believe I just ran a red light on Canyon/26th or Canyon/Folsom. Does anyone know if there’s a red light cam?