Photo Radar - It’s Working in Prescott Valley!
Sergeant W. Nelson, supervises photo radar.
Do the Crime; PAY the fine. The technology PROVES the violation. Letters to the editor would indicate there is “something wrong”; “I” didn’t or don’t, speed or run red lights! HOWEVER; pictures don’t lie. The computer screen the PV sworn officer studies before the ticket is issued provides pictures of the driver, vehicle and license plate. Also present is a 15 second movie of the event displaying speed and in the case of a fixed red light violation, the time in the “Red zone” and speed. You also have the opportunity to go online and “See your violation” by entering your code number. Basicly, your dead meat!
Six months into the program, violations have DECREASED 60%. Over a 3 month period, fixed red light violations have DROPPED 66% and speeding; 54%. Clearly, with traffic flows remaining constant, speeding and red light violations are way down. Injury accident rates are also DOWN 44% so far this year! This trend should, over time, offer LOWER AUTO INSURANCE RATES in the 86314 registration area for this inproved history. Obey the rules and benefit!