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Red-Light Camera Program Ends in Suffolk County, NY
On December 1, 2024, Suffolk County's red-light camera program comes to an end. The reasons are: Suffolk County lost a lawsuit over...

Brian Ceccarelli
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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How Photo-Enforcement Makes Money
Neither engineers, city councils, attorneys, judges nor police ever foresaw the law being enforced with the precision of a computer. ...

Brian Ceccarelli
Jun 10, 20241 min read
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Raleigh Puts Red-Light Cameras to Rest
As of March 1, 2024, Raleigh removed its red-light cameras and now discards any uncollected penalties. Wilmington is the last remaining...

Brian Ceccarelli
Mar 14, 20244 min read
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What do Red-Light Runners Look Like?
Through the lens of red-light cameras, here is what they look like. The drivers are not the reckless scofflaws that you might assume. ...

Brian Ceccarelli
Feb 11, 20242 min read
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ASCE Luncheon - Yellow Lights & Red-Light Cameras
Most engineers believe that the yellow change interval practice is solid, well-established and not subject to contestation. Attorneys...

Brian Ceccarelli
Feb 4, 20241 min read
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Yellow Light Means Go Very Fast
In the movie Starman (1984), Jeff Bridges plays the role of an alien. The alien watches the earthling Jenny Hayden (played by Karen...

Brian Ceccarelli
Jan 21, 20241 min read
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Identify the Errors in the Yellow Signal Light Equation
They are the reason why drivers run red lights. This equation computes the duration of yellow lights and all-red clearance intervals. ...

Brian Ceccarelli
Jan 6, 20241 min read
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NYC- Speed and Red-Light Cameras Unlawful
New York City has swindled its residents of more than $2,000,000,000.00. ($2 BB) Two billion dollars is about the amount NYC swindled...

Brian Ceccarelli
Dec 30, 20234 min read
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NY Appellate Court Rules Against School Bus Stop-Arm Cameras
On November 30, 2023, the New York Appellate Court for the 9th and 10th Judicial Districts ruled against The People of the State of New...

Brian Ceccarelli
Dec 16, 20231 min read
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Driving 101 Test
Very few people know how long a yellow light lasts. Do you?

Brian Ceccarelli
Dec 3, 20231 min read
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Wilmington, NC; Ch 2: Engineer Caught Lying
When confronted about the shortness of a yellow traffic light, traffic engineers lie. If they tell the whole truth, the liability...

Brian Ceccarelli
Nov 20, 20234 min read
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Red-Light Camera Hearing - Wilmington, NC: Ch. 1
When you appeal your red-light camera citation, Denys Vielkanowitz and Drew Rosen (pictured below) are the people who sit on the admin...

Brian Ceccarelli
Nov 5, 20233 min read
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Red-Light Camera Admin Hearing - Mockery of Justice
#redlightcamera #lawyer #photoenforcement When you get a red-light camera citation, the city gives you the opportunity to appeal the...

Brian Ceccarelli
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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Red-Light Camera - Engineering Malpractice
From engineering malpractice comes red-light cameras. Every where you see a camera, whether in the USA, Europe, Asia or Australia,...

Brian Ceccarelli
Oct 19, 20233 min read
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Photo Enforcement
Red-light cameras, speed cameras and bus stop-arm cameras are introduced by city councils in order to deter bad drivers. But this...

Brian Ceccarelli
Sep 27, 20231 min read
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Introducing Legislation to Change Definition of Red-Light Camera Violation
Brian Ceccarelli PE, Paul Stam Esq. and Kevin Lacy PE of the NCDOT are introducing a bill into the North Carolina legislature. The bill...

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Mar 29, 20231 min read
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