Comment Can't catch anybody (Score 1) 445
I live in Texas. The toll roads in north TX have used the Toll Tag system for years and they even have camera that shoot *every* license plate that goes thru any toll booth.
They use the camera to catch and fine folks that use the "tolltag only" lanes for free... Hovever the news just reported last week that the biggest offender has been caught on camera over *1,000* times and just ignores the police letters and fines.
Being a reasonable citizen, it think the law enforcement staff looks might foolish for not catching these worst offenders.
What makes anyone think RFID on every windshield would be more effective?
Also, the State of Texas just implemented a new window sticker system within the last 12 months.
Why would they pass this proposed legislation and ditch the new system so soon???
Hate to bust the Big Brother paranoia, but, it just ain't gonna happen in Texas anytime soon!
Especially when the TX Legislature meets once every two years and then only for about 4 months before they adjourn.
They use the camera to catch and fine folks that use the "tolltag only" lanes for free... Hovever the news just reported last week that the biggest offender has been caught on camera over *1,000* times and just ignores the police letters and fines.
Being a reasonable citizen, it think the law enforcement staff looks might foolish for not catching these worst offenders.
What makes anyone think RFID on every windshield would be more effective?
Also, the State of Texas just implemented a new window sticker system within the last 12 months.
Why would they pass this proposed legislation and ditch the new system so soon???
Hate to bust the Big Brother paranoia, but, it just ain't gonna happen in Texas anytime soon!
Especially when the TX Legislature meets once every two years and then only for about 4 months before they adjourn.
