"...Colorado motorists overwhelmingly want an end to cameras used to snag red-light runners and speeders—judging by the feedback to a state lawmaker who is trying to ban the devices and sought the public’s input on the issue.
Sen. Scott Renfroe, R-Greeley, sponsor of Senate Bill 50, said he wanted to get people’s views on the issue, and he said the response now has gone viral. Renfroe said he is getting emails at least every 15 minutes from folks saying they support his bill.
“I can’t tell you how many people come up to me and tell their stories about the cameras,” said Renfroe.
“The e-mails I am getting in droves are all in favor of doing away with the cameras.”
City governments are saying it’s about safety, says Renfroe, but the Weld County lawmaker begs to differ.
He says it’s really about generating revenue for local coffers.
“It’s not about safety,” said Renfroe. “It’s just ridiculous to go with cameras and ‘Big Brother’ looking for money.”
Yet, Rep. Randy Fischer, D-Fort Collins, says the proposal interferes with decisions best left to local communities...."
(Debi Brazzale)
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