CT Gov Wants Speed Cameras on I-95

Glenn Swanson
by Glenn Swanson

Despite previous public prevarication causing camera climbdowns, Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell is asking for funding for a pilot program of speed-detection cameras along a “treacherous” stretch of I95. "Those who choose to break the rules of the road need to learn the hard way," Rell said, showing her sympathy for drivers braving this treachery. In case you missed the point, Rell said she's “declaring war” on dangerous drivers. According to The Hartford Courant, the I-95 cameras would be the first such devices deployed on Connecticut highways. If the cameras raise susfficient new revenues for the cash-strapped state government– I mean, "reduces the number of speeders and traffic-related deaths," Rell says she'll expand the system throughout the Constitution State. Meanwhile, Rell's also hankering for 20 new state troopers for "increased traffic enforcement." According to the Gov., “The goal is to get ingrained into motorists' heads that they should not even consider breaking the law because there may be a state police car right around the corner to pull them over." Really? Just for thinking about speeding? Wow, that’s harsh.

Glenn Swanson
Glenn Swanson

Glenn is a baby-boomer, born in 1954. Along with his wife, he makes his home in Connecticut. Employed in the public sector as an Information Tedchnology Specialist, Glenn has long been a car fan. Past rides have included heavy iron such as a 1967 GTO, to a V8 T-Bird. In between those high-horsepower cars, he's owned a pair of BMW 320i's. Now, with a daily commute of 40 miles, his concession to MPG dictates the ownership of a 2006 Honda Civic coupe which, while fun to drive, is a modest car for a pistonhead. As an avid reader, Glenn enjoys TTAC, along with many other auto-realated sites, and the occasional good book. As an avid electronic junkie, Glenn holds an Advanced Class amateur ("ham") radio license, and is into many things electronic. From a satellite radio and portable GPS unit in the cars, to a modest home theater system and radio-intercom in his home, if it's run by the movement of electrons, he's interested. :-)

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  • Timoted Timoted on Feb 04, 2008

    I will throw this on the pile of reasons not to visit Connecticut. I can spend my disposable income in 49 other states.

  • David C. Holzman David C. Holzman on Feb 04, 2008

    I drive through Connecticut a lot, and it would be costly in terms of time to have to navigate around it. On the other hand, I-95 through Connecticut is awful, at least between New Haven and NYC, with narrow lanes and heavy traffic, and I almost never drive that route. If she were to put the speed cameras on 84, especially the absolutely wonderful stretch between the Mass Pike and Hartford, where everyone does 75-80, then I'd be really upset.

  • Landcrusher Landcrusher on Feb 04, 2008

    Great photo shop guys. "Greed Cameras" Priceless.

  • Glenn Swanson Glenn Swanson on Feb 06, 2008

    Landcrusher: Great photo shop guys. “Greed Cameras” Priceless. Actually, it's a real photo, taken in the UK. A driver over there ummm, "modified" the sign.

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