i really don't think they're even trying to pretend that it's for anything but revenue.. didn't the county cameras fall under the revenue division?

It's a great idea because once they cite you, it is more trouble than it's worth to contest the fine. The devices don't even need to be properly calibrated and no authority has to show up in court to testify. There's nothing about the process designed to protect the citizen who is charged. Wonderful!

IF the city is in money prolems, as reported by the city Manager, and he threatens us residents with higher taxes, i guess i see something wrong with the program. 60 percent of 3.2 million is not pocket change. someone in city hall needs to re-evaluate the finances
mike rogers
aka - Sheriff of rockledge

I have to say I don't disagree with them. Assuming they're not wrongly ticketing people who are not speeding (wouldn't we have heard about this by now if they were), then they're ticketing people who should probably be ticketed anyway--just have been lucky enough not to be stopped by a police officer. And I say that as one of the people ticketed once!

story should read 6 am to 8 Pm.
these cameras are pretty much just a cash cow for the city, county, and the dallas company that runs them.

Why on earth would the cameras be active between 6-8 am outside Samuel Ogle Middle School and Whitehall Elementary? These schools are not in session until after 9 am. That certainly explains why everyone is still speeding down Old Chapel Road in the morning when the kids are walking to school. Cameras that are not operating will deter no one.

Why wouldn't they be? I'm failing to understand why people seem to think that speed limits are simply optional, and shouldn't be enforced when school isn't in session..??

Keep in mind that Jack Johnson initially blocked the speed camera effort 'because his constituents didn't want them.' It wasn't until Baker took office that the program expanded with the original prerequisite that the cameras be located near schools and only operational during certain hours.

The issue now is getting drivers to understand that the cameras go off at '12 over', and not '12 under', the posted speed limit. That 'slinky effect' really messes up the flow of traffic.

It your fault alone if you are letting the City take money from your pocket by speeding. Stop whining and blaming the other person and start taking responsibility for your own actions.

I guess you folks in Bowie will have to live with your stupid speed cameras, but not this Crofton resident. For 42 years I patronized Bowie businesses and never got a speeding ticket until now. I'm pissed! From now on I go to Waugh Chapel to shop and dine.

The end time posted is wrong! should be 8 pm via the link embedded in the article
http://www.cityofbowie.org/Government/Police/safe_speed_program.asp