<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3sHN3v_1H3qaZvK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3sHN3v_1H3qaZvK00" width="1320" height="763" ><figcaption>Thames Street, Groton (Credit Google Map Data, 2024).</figcaption></figure>There are about 54,000 registered cars (or Groton drivers) in the City and Town of Groton. That doesn’t count the approximately 3,500 or more individuals who commute to Groton for work, or tourism and visitors.Several public meetings were held to held to propose, evaluate, purchase, budget and install speed cameras in both the City and Town of Groton.The same five or (or stretching it) 50 individuals attended those meetings and voiced concerns throughout this process.That means the other 53,950 individuals with a registered vehicle and who pay taxes did not.Now, after the installation and after 23,000 individuals received speeding tickets there are apparently issues being blamed on politics, lack of education and public consent?How arbitrary is that to want our government to backpedal and remove everything that due process approved at the cost of time, human resources, and already spent taxpayer dollars? To appease the few and totally without concern for the safety of many?The prior universal process for many years, not just in Connecticut but in every state, was the only way to get caught speeding via a radar gun housed within a police officer’s vehicle which led to a chase. Throughout the United States there is now a universal issue regarding shortages in public safety officers, not just police but firefighters as well. Now these stationary placed camera speed license plate readers, separate from Flock cameras, have been approved and placed to deter excessive vehicle speeding violations throughout states and municipalities. They were conceptualized concurrent with toll cameras. Modern-day technology that literally, as per the numbers, pays for itself and the fines as always are appropriated not back to the general fund but to offset other roadway expenses. They are almost foolproof as the camera reads the plate only which the time and location feed back to the application which issues the infraction notifications.All citizens have a right to express concerns just as they have a right to vote. The law and processes in place remain until they are changed. I ask you, should the law and processes in place be changed to appease the few or protect and provide safety for the many?Now the speeding statistics of 23,000 speeding vehicle infractions for Groton within the 1st phase have been shared from the Groton City Police Department to the community via their social media page and reshared on a variety of media outlets. What do you think any prospective individuals or investors would think about moving to Groton to raise a family or open a business with regard to this apparent documented safety issue? With all the new economic growth via Electric Boat and Pfizer expansions, shouldn’t the collective “we,” as in residents and taxpayers throughout Groton, be able to ensure not only that we can offer excellent public school systems, economic growth via new businesses and housing but also afford the protection of roads and highways that are safe via the advanced technologies already purchased and in place?Groton has already experienced recent and past vehicle fatalities. The implementation and installation of the technology in place reduces the risk of more occurring as well as a reduction in speeding violations to keep our highways and roads safe for vehicles, pedestrians and animals. If you don’t want to contribute to the revenue, it’s simple: Be accountable, responsible and mindful in your choices and actions. Don’t speed to ensure you don’t get the consequences of a traffic violation ticket.The only current issue regarding violations is that the online system in place to contest a traffic violation is experiencing glitches. It has worked for some and not for others. It’s been stated that calls are being made and not returned. These citizens’ concerns via these issues should be promptly addressed and handled. However, please give the City of Groton Mayor Jill Rusk and the City of Groton grace due to the high unanticipated volume of infractions as well as the current staffing shortage. The City of Groton is trying its best to hire and retain new police officers to replace the five members that they are currently short.Residents and taxpayers are blessed to live within the Groton City and Groton Town shoreline communities.With everything happening globally and economically, the consequences of a traffic violation created by your actions are both avoidable and preventable. But as we teach our children, you need to be both accountable and responsible for your actions.If you change your perspective, your perspective changes.Petricia WeaverGroton, Connecticut</div></body>

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There are about 54,000 registered cars (or Groton drivers) in the City and Town of Groton. That doesn’t count the approximately 3,500 or more individuals who commute to Groton for work, or tourism and visitors. Several public meetings were held to held to propose, evaluate, purchase, budget and install...

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