Red Light Camera Violator of the Week

Red Light Camera Violator of the Week: Speeding and Red Light Running

A couple of cars breeze through the intersection at Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Belcher Road making Clearwater Police's Red Light Camera Violator of the Week.

A couple of cars breeze through the intersection at Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Belcher Road making Clearwater Police's Red Light Camera Violator of the Week. While one vehicle runs the red light, it appears that both are travelling faster than the posted 40 mph speed limit.  The red light violation comes with a $158 fine. Clearwater Police posted the video on its Facebook page Feb. 8. Some viewers shared their comments: Joni Joseph Johnston: "WOW not 1 but 2 idiots...so scary.." Becky Rosenberg: "saw the flash on the second car. The first one may have entered the intersection with just milliseconds to spare!!" John Patrick Foy: "Ticket? After 3 of those, take their license away for a few months....that might help solve the problem.... Fines…

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Red Light Camera Violator of the Week: Convertible Cruising

A convertible heading eastbound on Chestnut Street is Clearwater Police's latest Red Light Camera Violator of the Week.

A convertible heading eastbound on Chestnut Street at Fort Harrison Avenue is Clearwater Police's latest Red Light Camera Violator of the Week. The video, posted Nov. 1 on the police department Facebook page, shows the car going through the light nearly four seconds after it turns red. The violation comes with a $158 fine. The video generated several comments in support of the controversial cameras. "Seeing these videos make me see the reason and need for red light cameras," Keith Phillips said. Others see the video as a safety tool. "And a reminder not to GO as soon as your light turns green," Maggie Hoffman Jewett said. Related coverage:

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David Conkle

12:08 am on Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Well spoken Sue, your expressing a paradoxical utopian if here though, unfortunately however, in the real world many drivers are neither courteous, defensive or smart and do run red lights and cause accidents. As far as those insulting others with differing opinions, often that is the last retort of cowards and fools, my dear. Please do not take offense or misconstrue my usage of, "my dear" as …   more ›