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Old 12-11-2012, 11:20 AM
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Speed Cameras and Traffic Light Cameras

and RICO.
The speed light cameras are really getting some attention here in the Baltimore area. Some cameras have been shown to be off by 20-30 mph. There is one near the local Pepsi bottling company where trucks are "clocked" at 50-60 mph where it is impossible for them to accelerate to that speed.
You've also probably heard that caution lights are often shortened when cameras are installed to raise more revenue.
Just wondering--maybe the lawyers can answer--Is there a possible RICO violation here. A conspiracy needs only 2 parties, right? What if the camera people say, " We can increase the revenues to your jurisdiction if we do __________"?
Would such an action fall under RICO?
Wouldn't it be nice to send some local politicians to jail for a while?
Anyone want to file some sort of class action suit?

( No, I have not been the victim of these cameras--but the issue is a hot one around here.)
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