Paul Houston signals drivers to slow down before they get to an awaiting photo radar van along Federal Boulevard in Sheridan. (Brent Lewis, The Denver Post)
Re:“Photo radar, red-light cameras become target of Denver man’s campaign,” July 6 news story.
My husband and I are both strong supporters of traffic safety and enforcement. But, as Sheridan residents, we do not believe that photo radar vans and intersection cameras are improving our safety.
I have watched many cars slam on their brakes too soon on yellow lights because they are afraid of a ticket. It is only a matter of time before I witness an unnecessary accident.
As for the speed vans, I have not noticed any reduction in speeding. Instead of photo radar, Sheridan should try out the simple roadside speed monitors that Denver uses. They seem to slow drivers down and educate them about the limit. Also, we have a good police force in Sheridan that can issue tickets that actually mean something when a motorist gets one, like big fines, points on the driver’s license and increased insurance rates.
Photo radar is bringing in big dollars to Sheridan, but where is it all going? It certainly is not going to the roads in my neighborhood to make them safer to drive on.
We support the citizen initiative to ban photo radar in Sheridan. Itap about time.
Phyllis Vigil, Sheridan
This letter was published in the Aug. 4 edition.
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