Traffic Cameras Billed as Answer to Chicago's Budget Deficit

The Windy City, like a lot of other metropolitan areas of late, is facing major budget deficits in the face of the recession’s strong bite. State and local governments alike have been hunting for additional sources of revenue, so it’s not surprising that a Chicago alderman would entertain the possibility of installing red light cameras along the city’s major thoroughfares and intersections. This time around, though, the company trumpeting the addition of these digital watchdogs isn’t portraying them as useful tools for catching speeders—instead, camera provider InsureNet claims to have developed “a simple yet complete answer that delivers totally accurate, instant insurance status verification. An additional unique advantage is that this system is also non-invasive, ensuring protection for every insurer and policyholder.”

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