tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709768573913115659.post8130007152086959946..comments2022-09-20T07:46:02.770-07:00Comments on Potomac Real Estate - Potomac Homes for Sale - Potomac Secret Agent: Media Coverage of Speed Camera Awareness CampaignUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709768573913115659.post-82124287151268861952009-12-01T12:43:38.657-08:002009-12-01T12:43:38.657-08:00Thank you for your signs! The speed limit sign ne...Thank you for your signs! The speed limit sign near the intersection of Seven Locks Road and McArthur Blvd. heading toward River Road is hidden by the pine trees. Just a few hundred feet from the hidden speed limit sign is the speed camera. It's quite obvious that that particular camera location is a revenue generator due to the placement of the camera and the hidden nature of the speed limit signs. <br /><br />Another area that needs your signs is the new camera off Democracy Blvd across from David Library and Walter Johnson HS. The speed limit sign appears right after you turn from Old Georgetown Road in which most people are paying more attention to avoid cars that don't know how to turn in a two lane turning area and the store traffic comming out of DSW Warehouse. No one sees that one lone speed limit sign warning of the camera. The only other speed limit sign that appears that stretch is AFTER the speed cameras. Once again, this is a revenue generating zone hidden behind the "School Zone" excuse. <br /><br />Thank you Montgomery County gov't and the State of Maryland for finding new ways not to raise taxes (beyond the absurd sales tax hike to 6%) due to your mismanagement of our tax moneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709768573913115659.post-14293074082346590052009-11-13T06:19:25.156-08:002009-11-13T06:19:25.156-08:00As a Montgomery County police officer, I would lik...As a Montgomery County police officer, I would like to add the following information and personal opinion:<br /><br />First, there is nothing illegal about warning motorists about speed cameras. Unfortunately, (or fortunately depending upon the specific sign) there are local codes that regulate the posting of signage in Montgomery County. Note "regulate"; NOT prohibit. Here is a link to an overview of those county codes:<br /><br />http://www.mcgov.org/Content/DHCA/housing/code_E/pdf/Guide_To_Code_Enforcement.PDF<br /><br />Citizens can also obtain a list of speed camera AND red light camera locations on the official Montgomery County Police web site:<br /><br />http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/poltmpl.asp?url=/content/pol/index.asp<br /><br />Second, as both a resident taxpayer and police officer, I support your efforts to warn motorists of speed cameras. Your signs perform two basic tasks: slows traffic and prevents questionable revenue generation. So, thank you.<br /><br />Finally, a large percentage of Montgomery County police officers are Montgomery County residents and taxpayers. Local and national media outlets presented erroneous and biased reports about MCP officers receiving speed camera tickets. The county government and police department administration have superceded (violated) state laws when issuing ON DUTY police officers speed camera violations. Maryland law specifically enumerates on duty police, fire-rescue and EMS personnel from abiding by certain traffic laws in the performance of duty. Speed limits is one of those traffic laws that may be disregarded during official performance of duty (responding to calls, chasing suspects, etc). It is simply a matter of both law and common sense. <br /><br />Please note the fact that I failed to address the misappropriation of funds generatesd by speed camera revenue by the county government. Oh, and I also didn't address the "maintenance and services" fees paid to the private speed camera businesses -- which come from the fine revenue. Oops.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for the good work and keep it going!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709768573913115659.post-73451625595981494442009-06-06T09:45:39.952-07:002009-06-06T09:45:39.952-07:00Thank you so much for taking the time to write.
I...Thank you so much for taking the time to write.<br /><br />I can assure you that the signs are legal. You can confirm this with the local authorities.<br /><br />While I am sorry you find the signs offensive, you are in the minority. 91% of the local population find the signs helpful and support my cause.<br /><br />While I respect your passion, removing the signs, perhaps, can be illegal. <br /><br />If you would like to e-mail me to let me know the area where you live, I may not post the signs there as a courtesy to you. <br /><br />I hope you find this a satisfactory compromise.Potomac Secret Agenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11113070580489050672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709768573913115659.post-8218860169788182542009-06-06T09:22:13.271-07:002009-06-06T09:22:13.271-07:00I find your posting of speed camera signs offensiv...I find your posting of speed camera signs offensive and, perhaps, illegal. The idea is to get drivers to slow down everywhere, not merely at speed cameras you 'identify.' <br /><br />I've been removing the signs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709768573913115659.post-75165224409094899302009-05-30T19:14:20.158-07:002009-05-30T19:14:20.158-07:00I am an America, but live in South Korea. There a...I am an America, but live in South Korea. There are speed cameras everywhere in Seoul, BUT the public is also alerted to their presence in signage and also GPS devices. GPS units are extremely common in this country, and it's great that they tell these companies where the cameras are so that people will slow down in the proper areas. Someone in the USA needs to draft a bill REQUIRING the police agencies give up the locations of every speed camera for GPS units. It's the only way that Americans can be guarenteed of the argument that cameras are for safety, and not just revenue purposes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com