Tt post nov 15 2015

Following the lead of Youngstown ...

I assume that Youngstown's population is growing, and it's economy is thriving.

It's hilarious that these city imbeciles keeps saying that it's about safety.

“Obviously, we are very concerned about the safety issue on the streets as well as the highways in Toledo, as well as school zones,” City Finance Director George Sarantou said Friday.

Obviously, it's a money grab for a slowly decaying city that's desperate for revenue.

Officers could stand or sit on a bridge over a freeway such as I-75 or I-475 and capture dozens or even hundreds of speeders’ license plates in a single day.

“We don’t have to jump in a police car and chase them down,” Chief Kral said. “It’s just another way to ensure public safety. Speeding and reckless operation is a huge ... concern.”

No, Toledo's budget deficit is a huge concern.

Police Chief George Kral said the hand-held devices send image and speed information to Redflex Traffic Systems, the Arizona-based firm that maintains the city’s stationary-camera system and keeps a percentage of the fines.

“It’s basically the exact same procedure that would be for the visionary cameras,” the chief said.

And motorists who get nicked should also follow the exact same procedure of simply not paying the fine.