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Macey Bailey

Nathan Hellmers

English 1201-521

11 March 2019

Annotated Bibliography

My research project for English II shows and informs people about traffic cameras, how

they’re used, and if they are really worth having in the world overall. I do not want to come off as

biased, I am going to understand both sides of having traffic cameras, and not having traffic

cameras. Keep in mind, each state is different. I am going to compare and contrast different

states as well. Learning about laws, and your rights is important in today’s society. People need

to be aware that traffic cameras are out there, and to be safe and stay aware of your

surroundings.

Povich, Elaine S. “Taking a U-Turn on Red-Light, Speed Cameras.” ​The Pew Charitable Trusts​,

“Several states have moved to get rid of the cameras or squelch their use in local communities

as complaints pour in from drivers who think the cameras are there to reap revenue rather than

prevent accidents” 25 Feb. 2019

This article shows very important points, and rules out different ways how states are taking

traffic cameras into consideration. This article is very well written, and has a lot of good points,

and thoughts in it. This will help me bring the different states into the article, and recognizing

and seeing the differences between states. Povich, the author of the article shows a great
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example of not being biased, and is more straightforward with the information, and facts, rather

than her own opinions and views.

Sochor, Jakub. “Figure 2f from: Irimia R, Gottschling M (2016) Taxonomic Revision of

Rochefortia Sw. (Ehretiaceae, Boraginales). Biodiversity Data Journal 4: e7720.

Https://Doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.4.e7720.” ​Traffic Surveillance Camera Calibration by 3D Model

Bounding Box Alignment for Accurate Vehicle Speed Measurement.​, vol. 161, Aug. 2017, pp.

87–98., doi:10.3897/bdj.4.e7720.figure2f. Ohio Link. Sinclair Library, Dayton, OH. 25 Feb. 2019

This math in this article helps me with the speed factors, and how the cameras truly work their

magic. The camera can catch the speeds of the vehicles.This article is all about computer

technology and how the lights work. This will help me show my proof of how the cameras really

do work and operate. Also tells the speed limit of the cars, and who’s speeding, and who’s

following the speed limit.

Ershadi , Nastaran Yaghoobi Yaghoobi Ershadi, and José Manuel Menéndez. “Figure 2f from:

Irimia R, Gottschling M (2016) Taxonomic Revision of Rochefortia Sw. (Ehretiaceae,

Boraginales). Biodiversity Data Journal 4: e7720. Https://Doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.4.e7720.”

Vehicle Tracking and Counting System in Dusty Weather with Vibrating Camera Conditions​,

vol. 2017, no. 1, 24 Aug. 2017, pp. 1–9., doi:10.3897/bdj.4.e7720.figure2f. Ohio Link. Sinclair

Library. Dayton, OH. 25 Feb. 2019.

This article above is well written, by very educated, dependent authors. This article talks about

how the traffic cameras work, within the weather. This would also be different in ​every state,

because some states witness differents weather conditions than others. For example
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the weather in Montana, would be very different from weather in Florida. ​Traffic

surveillance systems are interesting to many researchers to improve the traffic control

and reduce the risk caused by accidents. In this area, many published works are only

concerned about vehicle detection in normal conditions.

Legge, Jerome S. ​Traffic Safety Reform in the United States and Great Britain​. University of

Pittsburgh Press, 1991. 25 Feb. 2019.

In this book source, Jerome S. Legge wrote this book very well detailed. He is letting others be

aware of their rights. Everyone should know the rules, and rights in traffic laws. People over

time develop bad habits driving, and forget to follow the rules. In this book, the rights are shown

and listed. The United States, and Great Britain enforce a lot of laws to keep their citizens safe.

Welsh-Huggins, Andrew. “Ohio Supreme Court Hears Toledo Traffic Camera Arguments.” ​U.S.

News & World Report​, U.S. News & World Report, 24 Apr. 2018,

www.usnews.com/news/best-states/ohio/articles/2018-04-24/ohio-supreme-court-to-hear-toledo

-traffic-camera-arguments. 26 Feb. 2019

This article is very useful and interesting. I think this article is interesting to me because this is

also for my own learning. In this article, Toledo, Ohio is showing their use, and opinions about

the traffic cameras. This was a big news headline and article at the time. People in Ohio as well

as the other 50 states should be informed about traffic cameras, and know where they are, and

how you will get fined or a ticket in the mail for speeding. All the technology in the world that we

have today is benefinical for these reasons.

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Bostian, Patricia, and Harry Phillips. ​The Purposeful Argument: a Practical Guide​. Wadsworth,

2016.

“NMA Objections to Red Light Cameras.” ​National Motorists Association​,

www.motorists.org/issues/red-light-cameras/objections-2/​. 26 Feb. 2019

In this website, the National Motorists Association this gives opinions from the side that doesn’t

support the traffic cameras in the United States. These objections can be used for those who

want to see both sides of having traffic cameras. Reasons such as the pictures don’t show who

is driving the car very clearly, and that taking drivers pictures wont stop them from speeding, or

breaking the law. People also think it is just very inconveniente, or a waste or money overall.

Frolik, Cornelius. “Traffic Cameras Returning to Dayton.” ​Daytondailynews​, Staff Writer, 13 July

2017,

www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/traffic-cameras-returning-dayton/od70e1wnZPZNkQtcUh

Vj6I/​. ​26 Feb. 2019

In this local news article, I thought this was very helpful and useful for my project. Having a

news source close to home, helps me understand the issue in front of me so I am educated on

both sides of having traffic cameras because I know what is going on in my community as well.

This article is new, and talks about how the traffic cameras are coming back to the city. I can

see why this would help with crime, and catching people in the act behind cameras. I can see

why this would be helpful to have in the city of Dayton.

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Hearst Television Inc. ​WLWT​, WLWT, 7 Oct. 2017,

www.wlwt.com/article/traffic-cameras-good-at-catching-speeders----maybe-too-good/2558674​.

26 Feb. 2019

Eccles, Kimberly A., and Hugh W. McGee. ​Impact of Red Light Camera Enforcement on Crash

Experience: a Synthesis of Highway Practice​. Transportation Research Board, TRB, 2003. 27

Feb. 2019

This video that I found would be a great piece of information for my article. It talks about how

people thought the cameras would be great to have, but as it turns out it just is a waste of

money to some citizens. People said they weren’t accurate, or ever used properly. People also

didn’t quite understand why the cameras were even getting popular and that this won’t last long

for the cities to have.