Redlight Cameras a PITA in your area? Fear no more.

CDepp · 12-26-2012, 11:07 AM

'Stale green'. That's what I was taught as the term for a green that has been that way over 30secs. Based from my speed, I would hover the brake in the event it would go amber, up to the point I couldn't safely bring the car to a stop. I cannot recall the last time I blew a red, and I spend 3 hours a day driving from south of CLT through downtown to halfway to Mooresville. It's been years, no joking.
I hate to nanny, but our cars weigh almost 4,000 pounds. There's no excuse for running a red. Wrecks rarely happen due to mechanical error and mostly occur because of driver err. I would guess many happen when a driver 'thinks' nobody is where they intend to drive. Similar to thinking ,"I dont see anyone, running the red is harmless".
I hate red-light cameras, but 'cheating' them to avoid punishment for poor driving behaviors is not the way to go, IMO.

Apoc370z · 12-26-2012, 03:54 PM

How about you save the money for that thing that might or might not work and dont run red lights so you savE money on both?

onzedge · 12-26-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z

How about you save the money for that thing that might or might not work and dont run red lights so you savE money on both?

That is WAY too simple.

eastwest2300 · 12-26-2012, 04:05 PM

Im buying one... thats $350 well spent.

HArturo319 · 12-26-2012, 04:06 PM

Also helps in those DYI pics when trying to conceal your plates.

CDepp · 12-26-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HArturo319

Also helps in those DYI pics when trying to conceal your plates.

THIS is a more acceptable application. I'd hate to wear the dang thing down going through a tunnel in VA or TN/NC though....(you know if you've been through them). Although I have a old $1.99 Autozone metal custom plate I cut the tops of the screws holes out of (and a little wide to make the slide) and slide into my plate frame to accomplish the same.

You could also get a 3M privacy screen and cut to your plate's size and insert into plate frame. That is if you're interested in flinging around about ~3,400 pounds of metal illegally.....just sayin.

kenchan · 12-26-2012, 05:59 PM

just remove your plates.

HArturo319 · 12-27-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

just remove your plates.

just buy a new car and forget about the lights

CDepp · 12-27-2012, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HArturo319

just buy a new car and forget about the lights

Just go out at night and remove all the stop lights in town and keep the Z. It's worth it.

ImportConvert · 12-27-2012, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Shouldn't you just slow down on red light areas anyway? Reason for these things is to be around is make it safe and lessen red light beaters. At least here in CA you're given heads up and made aware.

Love the video. Props to the guy (or gal) who came up with the idea - very innovative. The unit quickly responds with a flash once it senses the flash photography. The technology behind the quick reaction is very impressive and would like to know the science behind it.

Sometimes you "need" to run a light. Some lights are very short, and if you are unfamiliar with the area and encounter one on wet roads, etc. it is safer just to go through it than to skid to a stop half-way through the intersection.

Just my .02

CDepp · 12-27-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Sometimes you "need" to run a light. Some lights are very short, and if you are unfamiliar with the area and encounter one on wet roads, etc. it is safer just to go through it than to skid to a stop half-way through the intersection.

Just my .02

Sometimes I need to stab a guy with a fork. Some people are unfamiliar and creepy looking and if he extends his arm at me, I'm not certain if he's reaching out to shake my hand, etc. and it's safer to assume he's a very poorly skilled pickpocket.

Compdoc777 · 12-27-2012, 08:07 AM

In Houston all the red light camera were forced off by populous.vote.

AK370Z · 12-27-2012, 11:11 PM

Interesting product. Thank god all the camera's in my town is for "traffic watch" only. Bigger question - "are these legal?" There are many products out there like laser jammer etc but using them knowingly on your car on the streets (especially in NJ or VA) will land you in jail ( I think?). Also, I question the quickness of this unit since didn't topgear proved that you must be driving at least 170 MPH to avoid the camera meaning these are super super quick cameras? As these license plate electronics gets updated and modernized, don't you think the camera's are getting quicker and smarter as well?

cooltoy · 08-10-2015, 01:11 AM

Sorry to wake this sleeping beauty up (I am no prince charming), but has anybody had any further experience with this product.

12-26-2012, 11:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
CDepp Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 837 Drives: sideways Rep Power: 14	'Stale green'. That's what I was taught as the term for a green that has been that way over 30secs. Based from my speed, I would hover the brake in the event it would go amber, up to the point I couldn't safely bring the car to a stop. I cannot recall the last time I blew a red, and I spend 3 hours a day driving from south of CLT through downtown to halfway to Mooresville. It's been years, no joking. I hate to nanny, but our cars weigh almost 4,000 pounds. There's no excuse for running a red. Wrecks rarely happen due to mechanical error and mostly occur because of driver err. I would guess many happen when a driver 'thinks' nobody is where they intend to drive. Similar to thinking ,"I dont see anyone, running the red is harmless". I hate red-light cameras, but 'cheating' them to avoid punishment for poor driving behaviors is not the way to go, IMO. axmea? and HArturo319 like this. __________________ -CDepp- 2011 MB Base+S M6 \| Invidia Exhaust \| TommyKairaHebiBeibi \| H&R Spacers 15/20 \| GTR Start \| 305hp/240tq

12-26-2012, 04:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Im buying one... thats $350 well spent. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

12-26-2012, 04:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
HArturo319 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 323 Drives: 2013 PW NISMO Rep Power: 13	Also helps in those DYI pics when trying to conceal your plates. CDepp likes this. __________________ Me And Zoloft Get Along Just Fine

12-26-2012, 05:59 PM	#22 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	just remove your plates. CDepp likes this.

12-27-2012, 08:07 AM	#27 (permalink)
Compdoc777 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cypress Posts: 277 Drives: 2011 Nismo #4 MB Rep Power: 13	In Houston all the red light camera were forced off by populous.vote. CDepp likes this.

12-26-2012, 03:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	How about you save the money for that thing that might or might not work and dont run red lights so you savE money on both?

12-27-2012, 11:11 PM	#28 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Interesting product. Thank god all the camera's in my town is for "traffic watch" only. Bigger question - "are these legal?" There are many products out there like laser jammer etc but using them knowingly on your car on the streets (especially in NJ or VA) will land you in jail ( I think?). Also, I question the quickness of this unit since didn't topgear proved that you must be driving at least 170 MPH to avoid the camera meaning these are super super quick cameras? As these license plate electronics gets updated and modernized, don't you think the camera's are getting quicker and smarter as well? __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

08-10-2015, 01:11 AM	#29 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Sorry to wake this sleeping beauty up (I am no prince charming), but has anybody had any further experience with this product. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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