THE CAMERAS ARE BACK ON IN SCOTTSDALE

And it's about time. For quite a while on a stretch of interstate from Scottsdale Road to Pima (approximately), photo radar enforcement is in effect to catch speeders. Anyone caught on camera going 11 miles over the speed limit is fined $162 minimum.

After much success, Those In Charge decided to study the effectiveness of the program. On February 22 they started taking pictures again. There was much advance warning and, in addition, signs are posted that warn of photo enforcement cameras coming up. The result: the first day back, they caught 545 speeders, one going 127 mph.

They continue to use them; they continue to speed. I don't know what it is about the West that make people think they can drive so fast (and so poorly.) And this is not just an old fogey writing--ask anyone out here. So when you come visit, please slow down. At least to 110mph.