When DPS started the mobile photo enforcement program in October, "We were looking to put them in places where there were large numbers of accidents with serious injuries and fatalities related to speed, aggressive drivers and other traffic violations . . . and 347 was one of the first we picked," Warriner said.
Before cameras started nabbing speeders, DPS responded to two to three serious collisions along the stretch every week, he said. "Now there have been only one or two accidents here in the last six months."
no mention of how the repaving project was finished during the same time period. The repaving project fixed a lot of the problems with the road, including the driving lane. Many of the slower vehicles are now staying where they should be. A lot of people have also traded their SUV for smaller, more maneuverable vehicles. People are also driving slower nationwide in general to conserve fuel. While there is no doubt some people are slowing down because of the photo radar, its not this big savior the above statement would like you to believe it is. |