Statistics from all over the US show that accidents typically increase in intersections where right light cameras are installed due to the distraction the cameras pose along with drivers who slam on their brakes to avoid getting flashed. I can provide examples of such statistics if needed.

What has been proven time and time again to prevent accidents at intersection is proper light timing and longer yellow lights. Photo Enforcement simply does not work and provides incentive for the shortening of yellow lights to cause more violations which results in more tickets and more money for the camera companies and the municipality. A perfect example from Arizona is the city of Paradise Valley. They were caught shortening yellow light times at the intersection of Tatum Blvd and McDonald Rd. This is a very dangerous practice and shows what a profit motive can to do traffic enforcement.

It’s very sad that cities around the country have been duped by companies like ATS and Redflex in to thinking that their devices are about safety, when in truth, they are all about money.

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Superior image quality
The Terra series incorporates highly tuned EMCCD imaging equipment that is optimized for long range surveillance to render superb detail rich color by day. While At night or 0lux environments the Terra series intensifies IR light on an electron level while eliminating glare from visible light rendering clean crisp monochrome images. This allows the Terra series to capture minute details at great distances for 24/7 indisputable identification resulting in the prosecution of trespassing parties.

Long Range Zoom Optics
IR optimized optics for 24/7
long range surveillance up to 60,000Ft (20KM) by day and
24,0000Ft (8KM) in 0lux (complete darkness) while maintain excellent clarity.
Making it the choice for homeland security, critical infrastructure, military logistics,
World wide.

Anti-Blooming
Ascendent’s IRBF blocks visible light emitted from streetlights, and other bright sources from (380-800nm) while increasing sensitivity to IR and laser illuminators (840-870NM). In tandem with are DNR, and 50DB eliminates, blooming, streaking and video noise, and other complications usually associative with IR imaging. Allowing it to overcome virtually any ambient lighting environment including fog, city, waves, complete darkness ect.

True 24/7 operation
The Terra series PTZ is a true 24/7 surveillance solution with viewing distances up to 60,000Ft (20km) by day and 24,000ft (8km) at night. Endless 360 degree PTZ driver allows it to pan tilt and zoom with micro-step technology for quick accurate manual control or automatic operation via intelligent video analytics for flawless uncompromising 24/7 operation.

Intuitive user-friendly
Although the terra series is extremely sophisticated imaging equipment it is operated by an intuitive user friendly interface that is controlled using a mouse. The PTZ can also be controlled by a 3 axis joystick and since the illumination atomicity syncs with the zoom lens its is just as easy as operating and standard PTZ while maintaining its Superior performance.

Longevity and Reliability
The Terra series is comprised of high quality components precision engineered for unparalleled performance and real ability. The heavy duty PTZ driver implements brushless motor technology for endless 360 degree panning And tilting in increments as low as .01 degree. The ASC-500MIRF has an industry leading MFTB of 100,000 IR lifetime. The lasers have an MFTB of 10,000 hours and can illuminate distances of up to 8KM while only drawing 1.7W power. The Continuous zoom IR corrected Optics (10-1000 2x 20-2000mm and 12.5-750nm 2x 25-15000mm) are manufactured by Ray max and fujistu. All these components can be integrated into a rugged IP67 stainless steel, explosion proof housing to suite installation in most hazardous environments in the world.

Flexible
The Terra series is more then simply a long range camera is an complete security management solution that uses IP, analog and megapixel cameras for hybrid operation to for limitless camera options. Not only a CCTV management solution it can also integrate with access control, radar detection and sensors to streamline and increase efficiency of all security systems. These systems can be controlled via wires or wireless networks to effetely control the system up to 500KM away in a LAN network if they have sufficient privileges to do so.

Cost Effective
As mentioned above the Terra series has the ability to effectively synchronize, CCTV, Sensors, Access control, allowing all essential security control to be performed unsung only one system which significantly reduces training and personal requirements . To further enhance cost savings the Terra Series allow the system to take advantage of prior security investments and upgrade existing CCTV cameras, sensors and accesses control to provide an affordable solution without compromising performance.

The only valid argument I’ve heard towards the use of these systems is that they are about citing “violations” and not “reducing accidents”. This is true and is a valid argument, but when RLCs are sold as a way to “reduce accidents”, the politicians are simply not being honest. Governors in more than 19 states so far have banned the RLC practice after public outcry. Where is the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and why haven’t they chimed in on the safety aspect?