By Brady Daniel

Traffic Cameras inDes Moines

Traffic Cameras• What are they?

• Specifics about Des Moines.

• Some states have laws,

some don’t.

• Certain locations.

Safety at Intersections

• Purpose of cameras.

• Create more

awareness.

• Posted signs.

Are Cameras A Distraction?

• T-bone vs. Rear-end

accidents.

• Four more years of

data.

High Traffic Highways

• Slower traffic = fewer

accidents.

• Finding out location.

Are Cameras Unconstitutional?

• Person driving is not

registered to license

plate.

• Picture of license plate.

• Presumption of guilt.

Police Work Load

• If installed

abundantly.

• Process and mail out

citations.

• Effectiveness

Des Moines Revenue

• Installed to boost city

budget.

• Improve roadways.

• General funds and

allocations.

• Installed for free.

• Range of fines.

Mediation

• Location.

• Balance the amount.

• Picture from the front.

Work Cited• "Speed and Red Light Camera Laws." State. N.p., Oct. 2012. Web. 01 Nov. 2012.

• "Automated Enforcement Laws." Automated Enforcement Laws. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Nov.

2012.

• "Traffic Commission Hears Pros & Cons Of Red Light Cameras." KCPQ. N.p., n.d. Web.

01 Nov. 2012.

• "Hit the Brakes: The Controversy of Red Light Cameras." Allstate Blog. N.p., 16 July

2012. Web. 01 Nov. 2012.

• “City of Des Moines Public Information Office Press Release.” Dmgov.org, 15 June.

2012. Web. 01 Nov. 2012.