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Added Two New Nassau Cameras Today: Hicksville and Jericho

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Mike

Someone submitted two new red light cameras in Nassau today, which I just added to the map: Jericho Turnpike and Brush Hollow Road, in Jericho North Broadway (106/107) and Nevada Street, in Hicksville I don’t know how anyone manages to … Continue reading →

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Camera at Lakeland and 454 in Ronkonkoma

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Mike

I justed added a new location at Lakeland and 454 in Ronkonkoma, but I’m not 100% sure if they’re red light cameras. I noticed them today but they’re different than usual. Normally the cameras are on top of new, conspicuous … Continue reading →

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Speed Cameras in South Carolina

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Mike

A lot of you probably read the article yesterday about speed cameras on I-95 in Ridgeland, South Carolina from the AP. How long till these show up on Long Island? Furthermore, I wonder how long till we have cameras on … Continue reading →

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Nassau Dodges the Question

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Mike

Found this on Nassau’s red light camera FAQ page: Has the County lengthened or shortened the timing of yellow lights? The goal is public safety. A yellow light that is too short OR one that is too long can increase … Continue reading →

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Nassau Accidents Recorded by Red Light Cameras

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Mike

Nassau’s red light camera website has a page with a few videos of accidents recorded by red light cameras when someone blew the light. Seems to me like most of these were people who simply weren’t paying attention at all, … Continue reading →

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New Camera in Nassau at Underhill and Jericho (Syosset)

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Mike

Just saw it today, which means Nassau has started adding the 50 new cameras they approved a few weeks ago. The ink wasn’t even dry! If anyone sees any others please add them using the ‘Add New Camera‘ link.

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Some Interesting Red Light Camera Info

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Mike

I read an interesting article the other day about red light cameras, with a debate about whether they’re good for safety or just good for generating revenue. Some things pointed out by the author: Rear-end collisions at camera intersections are … Continue reading →

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Yellow Light Duration at Intersections with Cameras

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Mike

Another useful piece of info from the Newsday article I linked the other day is about the yellow light durations. Here’s a quote: The county’s coordinator of traffic safety, Christopher Mistron, said the amber lights last about 4 seconds, on … Continue reading →

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Nassau’s New Cameras Approved by Senate

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Mike

Newsday had an article a few days ago explaining that the measure for a new batch of cameras proposed for Nassau County has passed the State Senate. It has to pass the Assembly before they can start adding the new … Continue reading →

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New Cameras: 50 Additional Red Light Cameras in Nassau

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Mike

I knew it! It was only a matter of time before they decided to put up more cameras. Today’s Newsday had an article with all the details about 50 new red light cameras agreed upon for Nassau county. No announcement … Continue reading →

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