Letter: Traffic cameras don't harm innocent
So if the company truck gets ticketed, who pays? Traffic moves past the sign for a red-light camera on Middle Country Road near Boyle Road in Selden on Aug. 18, 2011. Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara
I just finished reading more complaints regarding red-light and school-zone speed cameras ["Angry over plan for speed cameras," Letters, May 7].
The writers complain that the camera fines represent a tax or an abuse of citizens by politicians.
I couldn't disagree more. A tax is compulsory. The fines from these cameras are only levied if you choose to speed through a school zone or fail to come to a complete stop.
It's very simple: If you follow the law, you won't be taxed or abused.
Jim Belling, Rockville Centre
