Re: MORON AWARD: Red-Light Camera$

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In article <9hig12$pqu$1@bob.news.rcn.net>,
 "Allen Seth Dunn" <asd_tjf@hotmail.com> wrote:

> > Red light citations were also thrown out in DC last year, where there
> > was a signal which went from a blinking yellow to a red without
> > warning. I'm sure that location was chosen because it's the most
> > dangerous intersection in DC and not simply one that would have
> > brought in the most money because of its confusing nature. At least
> > that's what the esteemed Marion Barry said.
> 
> I remember people complaining about that light. When my dad and I have gone
> to Union Station, coming out of the parking garage leaving puts us just a
> couple of blocks from that intersection. When we go through that
> intersection on our way to I-395, my dad is still extra paranoid.

actually the blinking yellow isn't that bad, it's the fact that it 
eventually changes to red.... AND the fact that within 2 car lengths 
there's another light on a slightly different cycle.

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Subject: Re: MORON AWARD: Red-Light Camera$
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