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Motorists Use License Concealing Technologies to Avoid Traffic Cams

savage-guilford.patch.com -- As the number of speed cameras and red light cameras on Maryland roads grows, frustrated drivers can turn to any number of technologies to avoid automated tickets

Drivers have used sprays, reflective license plate covers and even car waxes to circumvent traffic cameras, even though authorities in Maryland and other states have banned them.

The latest technology is noPhoto -- a license plate cover that uses the same mechanics built into traffic cameras to fool them, and, unlike older products, could be more difficult for the authorities to detect.

In Maryland, red light cameras were introduced in 1997 and speed cameras in 2007. Both have been unpopular with drivers, often criticized as revenue generators for cities that do little to deter accidents.

“People are looking at such creative

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 16, 2012 3:58:23 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse thanks for posting the info on the laws, ldh.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,007 Points:2,354,870 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 15, 2012 8:43:19 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse Check the laws where you live. In Illinois, red light cameras are not part of state law. Tickets for them do not count against your driver's license, or against your auto insurance. They exist solely as local ordinances, and have the same legal power as a parking ticket. If you get 10 of them in 2 years, the municipality can come after you for the fines, but that's all. The statute of limitations says that they expire after 2 years. If they are occasional, you can simply ignore them and they'll go away. Here is a list of laws by state.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 14, 2012 10:02:54 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse well, at least someone is smart enough to realize the situation is caused by the cameras.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,007 Points:2,354,870 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 14, 2012 8:14:09 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse Elk Grove Village, IL removed red light cameras when they discovered that they CAUSE accidents because of the strange behavior of the cars resulted in a lot of rear end collisions.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 14, 2012 3:40:19 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse ldh: indeed. They are trying to stop so they don't get rear ended.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,007 Points:2,354,870 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 13, 2012 8:09:54 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse 99% of the tickets are written to cars that do a slightly rolling stop instead of an absolutely full stop.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,097 Points:2,170,075 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Nov 13, 2012 4:33:23 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse Unfortunately, these cameras are not going away...
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 13, 2012 3:50:53 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse some cameras go off even when the light is green. Then what?
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,007 Points:2,354,870 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 9:02:32 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse A couple of years ago I got a ticket for having a license plate cover when parking in the city of Chicago, which has many red light cameras. I'm glad the cop didn't notice that my license plate had expired!
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,953 Points:2,114,690 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 4:46:24 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Technology at work... maybe...
millerin Champion Author Orlando Posts:2,295 Points:478,440 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 3:53:11 AM Ignore millerin Report Abuse it's more safe to follow road signs
SovietSunrise Champion Author San Antonio Posts:7,899 Points:1,117,010 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 9:03:34 PM Ignore SovietSunrise Report Abuse pathetic revenue-generating punks.
rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,419 Points:2,226,900 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:35:50 PM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse So where's there any guarantee that even if you do stay under the speed limit and obey traffic laws, that the automatic cameras won't ticket you anyway? After all, if everybody obeyed the law, cities would lose a major source of revenue.
DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,340 Points:1,240,400 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 9:18:26 AM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse Why buy them? If they aren't already against the law, they soon will be.
throttle Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,982 Points:2,464,695 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 7:41:44 AM Ignore throttle Report Abuse Old news.
SUNOIL Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,225 Points:1,922,005 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 5:50:56 AM Ignore SUNOIL Report Abuse Sounds like if you can afford to break the law it's alright.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,934 Points:2,342,585 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 2:05:25 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Motorists Use License Concealing Technologies to Avoid Traffic Cams? As speed and stop light cameras improve, so should the ability to avoid the detecting abilities of those government revenue cameras. Sprays, license plate covers, car waxes, led lights and photo radar jammers are some of the devices used to concel your license plate from that traffic camera. But, going the speed limit and obeying the traffic laws seems like the best way to go, especially if those concealing devices are outlawed by the local government. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
MAC48 Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,546 Points:763,345 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 1:03:35 AM Ignore MAC48 Report Abuse This article has been an interesting tutorial. The simple solution is to always haul a load of 2x4s, a stack of large flattened boxes, etcetera just as long as a lowered tail gate on a pickup with a red flag or two attached.
CVA19 Champion Author Salem Posts:2,393 Points:606,850 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 10:27:42 PM Ignore CVA19 Report Abuse Technology is a double-edged sword... And that's a good thing.
ExplorerWA Champion Author Washington Posts:4,062 Points:794,225 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 10:10:08 PM Ignore ExplorerWA Report Abuse For every action there is a reaction.
mia3bxs Veteran Author Miami Posts:447 Points:308,715 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 10:08:24 PM Ignore mia3bxs Report Abuse Say no to plate covers.
wkb03 Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,945 Points:590,125 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 10:04:03 PM Ignore wkb03 Report Abuse ok
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,453 Points:660,025 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 10:02:14 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Always a way to get around something.
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:553,980 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:57:24 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Hmm
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,706 Points:597,540 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:55:50 PM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse Blah Blah... [Edited by: carloco75 at 11/11/2012 12:00:26 AM EST]
Shakleelady31 All-Star Author Fort Wayne Posts:571 Points:399,350 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:54:57 PM Ignore Shakleelady31 Report Abuse Interesting.
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:9,998 Points:1,484,930 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:51:23 PM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse Seems like a lot of trouble to get around obeying the law
Wanda127 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,479 Points:911,980 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:51:05 PM Ignore Wanda127 Report Abuse Maybe they will have to go back to actually having a cop at the lights to give out tickets.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,048 Points:1,728,210 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:48:41 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse trust me they'll change the laws so revenue does not dry up
Tekkersmom57 Champion Author Syracuse Posts:1,859 Points:697,640 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:45:05 PM Ignore Tekkersmom57 Report Abuse Funny comment, tea tiger!
montpelier28 All-Star Author Vermont Posts:603 Points:784,445 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:32:59 PM Ignore montpelier28 Report Abuse excellent
angel4me Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,814 Points:793,045 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:32:17 PM Ignore angel4me Report Abuse expect anything less in this technology world????
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,290 Points:1,634,920 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:32:03 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse PRETTY SNEAKY!
hpmossii Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:208 Points:173,330 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:31:54 PM Ignore hpmossii Report Abuse wouldn't it be easier to simply obey the traffic laws!?!
HA4CNN Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,604 Points:1,539,490 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:31:37 PM Ignore HA4CNN Report Abuse It's just another cash grab.
nimpy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:8,120 Points:1,698,080 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:31:13 PM Ignore nimpy Report Abuse This is interesting
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:8,255 Points:2,263,590 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:30:33 PM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse avoidance tactics have all ways been invented to avoid detection by unpopular or unfair means
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,976 Points:1,109,385 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:29:36 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse Need to outlaw all the cops on the roads, because they are trying to stop ME from speeding and I want the because I'm above the law... But if they will not remove the cameras, maybe they should set them to flash only over 100 mph, because I only like to drive at 90 mph never 100... And we need to outlaw the cameras at the banks, because sometimes I need more money and I do not want the cops to see ME...And if we can not remove all the speeding cameras, can someone tell my boss to let ME show up late every day... Because I never leave the house then I should...
wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,785 Points:815,310 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:26:17 PM Ignore wayoung56 Report Abuse Hmmmmmm... Glad I don't live where Big Brother is watching...
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,549 Points:1,509,205 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:24:19 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse Always a way foe cheaters to thrive
DCbeachbum Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,642 Points:901,490 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:22:23 PM Ignore DCbeachbum Report Abuse Good for Maryland. These cameras are put in place to find offenders of our traffic laws. Who knows if enough tickets make some drivers abide by the law, it may save a life.
Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,390 Points:2,905,735 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:20:40 PM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse What's next?
JamesCalvin Champion Author Lancaster Posts:3,176 Points:516,755 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:19:18 PM Ignore JamesCalvin Report Abuse OUUUUOOPS!
mamabeck Champion Author Florida Posts:1,640 Points:360,085 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:15:00 PM Ignore mamabeck Report Abuse If drivers obeyed laws, there would be no need to have to use all of these things. Stop signs, red lights, and speed limits are all there for all of our safety. Sad that people are doing this. If they were the one who had the right of way and some jerk blew through a red light and t-boned them, I bet they'd never have to worry about finding ways to trick red light cameras again. That is if they or others in their car survived the impact. Sorry, but having worked in the ER & seen horrific injuries & more from car wrecks, you may all feel this way.
Darwin00 All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:827 Points:267,845 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:12:36 PM Ignore Darwin00 Report Abuse ntersting and a little funny.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,907 Points:1,571,955 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:12:32 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse Creative
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,835 Points:1,610,075 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:12:09 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse Traffic cameras would not be so controversial if they were used only to catch real law breakers. When coupled with short-cycle lights and similar effects they amount to entrapment to raise revenue. The sad thing is that most of the revenue goes to the company that runs the camera system, not to the city or state. If you use a pickup truck, drive with the tailgate down, then the rear plate is not visible from a high angle. And thanks Goofoff, we all wanted to know that.
letterchunker Champion Author Texas Posts:2,230 Points:664,650 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:10:18 PM Ignore letterchunker Report Abuse Unless you are breaking the law, it really should matter whether cameras are being used.
Goofoff Champion Author Virginia Posts:11,882 Points:2,177,200 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:09:15 PM Ignore Goofoff Report Abuse I have read this article
gobux10 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,159 Points:677,035 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 9:09:15 PM Ignore gobux10 Report Abuse Always ways around