HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Photo radar in Albany: A status report

Written April 4th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

For the latest on Albany’s forthcoming venture of handing out speeding tickets to drivers caught on photo radar, I asked Police Chief Marcia Harnden for a status report.


Red light cameras: What the report says

Written December 12th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

If you want to know something about Albany’s lone set of red light cameras, the city’s latest report to the Oregon legislature is worth a look.


Thinking about those red-light cameras

Written December 9th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

For one reason or another, Albany’s red-light cameras were on my mind the other day, and it cost me eleven bucks that I didn’t need to spend.


Why camera tickets soared in ’17

Written February 2nd, 2018 by Hasso Hering

Something else has come up concerning Albany’s lone array of red-light traffic cameras, but  before we get into that, let’s remember the obvious: We don’t have to worry about getting a camera ticket if we stop when the light turns yellow or red.


Council on traffic cameras: Keep going

Written April 27th, 2016 by Hasso Hering

Albany will continue its Redflex contract for red-light cameras, the city council decided in a 5-1 vote Wednesday. Councilor Dick Olsen voted no.


Red-light cameras: Keep them or …?

Written April 23rd, 2016 by Hasso Hering

Some jurisdictions across the country have been dismantling red-light cameras, but in Albany the police chief would like the council to authorize renewal of the city’s contract with Redflex Traffic Systems for another seven years without competitive bidding.


Red light cameras: Another look

Written January 8th, 2015 by Hasso Hering

Red light cameras are under fire across the country, but not so far in Albany or elsewhere in Oregon. A closer look is in order. What do those other states and cities know that we don’t?


 
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