Traffic Intersection Cameras delete mods

cgnahc · 07-10-2007, 07:02 PM

I was sitting at a restaurant and was seated facing an intersection in the evening. Every once in a while there was this flash that lit up the whole area, like a lightening strike. This was happening once every couple minutes and it was disturbing my dinner. I later figured out it was a traffic camera take pictures of those cars still in the intersection when the light turns red.

This little traffic enforcer was making big bucks for the city! I was thinking I saw a spray that was advertised to blur out the plate, maybe in some techy reflecto blindo action. Has anyone tried something like this? BTW, does anyone knows if the camera takes the front only or both front and back of the car?

toofasttooslow · 07-10-2007, 07:06 PM

All of those gimmicks are just that.. gimmicks. Don't waste your money. I actually think Mythbusters did an expose on them too but I don't remember. Let's put it this way, whatever the human eye can see a camera lens can also see.

!Xoible · 07-10-2007, 07:08 PM

2 words ILL LEGAL

modster · 07-10-2007, 07:15 PM

I think a month back channel 7 eyewitness news did a commentary on the spray. Stated it was legal FOR NOW until legislation gets their paperwork done on this. The news stated people use this spray through the toll roads as the cameras also don't pick it up.

They sprayed a plate then took a picture of it and it actually blurred the images to the point you can only make out half of the plate.

chbrules · 07-10-2007, 08:20 PM

I think I ran one the first day I had my car. I don't think they can read the VIN on the windsheild, can they? I would imagine not, but you never know. Else I have no plates so it doesn't matter.

There are ways you could reflect the light off the plates with a film attuned to that type of lighting. You'd have to get all scientific and engineering, but it'd be worth it if someone could make a real traffic light camera blocker.

Maestro · 07-10-2007, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gum5h03

All of those gimmicks are just that.. gimmicks. Don't waste your money. I actually think Mythbusters did an expose on them too but I don't remember. Let's put it this way, whatever the human eye can see a camera lens can also see.

I saw the same show and they did the same thing in beating a radar. But I got the distinct impression that they would not and did not show any products that would work. I doubt very much the the police and FBI who help them from time to time would be happy about them showing products that actually work.

I have seen a couple of their shows where they obviously did things to show the myth was not true, even though if they did it another way it would have a different outcome.

Maestro · 07-10-2007, 08:33 PM

If you ever get one of these tickets here is how you beat them

How to Beat a Photo Ticket

UncleWede · 07-11-2007, 10:10 AM

It takes a picture of the front of the vehicle, showing the driver (and your girlfriend

) with a closeup of either/both the front and rear plates. Yes, I know. The picture of the driver is what got me out of the ticket (it was my son) The ticket goes to the registered owner of the vehicle.
My other son was getting tickets after his license plates were stolen. Even though he had reported to DMV/local police, they still sent to him. with the picture, including the vehicle, it helped them find the guy who whacked the plates.

William · 07-11-2007, 12:50 PM

next time do 300 mph so the camera cant catch it

533ogetnom · 07-11-2007, 01:44 PM

you know electro luminescent glass? they make frames that cover your plate with it, flip of the switch and nothing will be able to read your plate...

Maestro · 07-11-2007, 01:44 PM

A high risk defense for these tickets is when the ticket arrive throw them out. There is no proof you ever receive the ticket unless they send them register mail, and if they do that do not sign for it.

The high risk part of this, is if you ever get pulled over by a real police officer you will probable be arrested. But you can rest assure it will get thrown out since they can not prove you ever were made aware of the tickets.

shragon · 07-11-2007, 02:37 PM

the spray was on the news not too long ago. people in the bay area are using it so they can use the bridges for free by flying through the fasttrak and carpool lanes. iirc, the california legislature is now trying to ban the spray.

danielg · 07-11-2007, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mantisG35

2 words ILL LEGAL

+1

Anything that covers your plate..

at least in the state of CA

533ogetnom · 07-11-2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danielg

+1

Anything that covers your plate..

at least in the state of CA

it doesnt cover it from the human eye though, thats the thing

darkcloud · 07-11-2007, 03:38 PM

My rear plate is sprayed with the photo blocker stuff. Don't know if it actually works since I always slow down for my local picture stand. My 13 y/o cousin suggested I go faster to see if it works, I then asked if it didn't was he going to pay the $90 fine. He said, please don't try haha.

Revlis · 07-11-2007, 05:08 PM

2-Words...

Slaved-Flash...

It's a flash that responds when it detects a bright flash. Installation could be a trick, but once done and activated you'd be set. All the cameras would pick up is an unrecognizable ball of light!

OR

Radical NOTION!!!!!

DON'T FREAKIN RUN RED LIGHTS AND LEARN WHERE THE CAMERAS ARE, TARD STICKS!!!!!

dlwhite · 07-11-2007, 05:19 PM

I think the whole process is triggered by electro-magnetic loops.

I seen other systems that use these loops thrown off by thin metal plates laid on the sensors.

Cheers
DLW

Roldy · 07-11-2007, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 533ogetnom

you know electro luminescent glass? they make frames that cover your plate with it, flip of the switch and nothing will be able to read your plate...

I'm not sure if they actually manufacture them but you can make one if you know what your doing...

I let this video do all the talking.

ctgazer · 07-11-2007, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revlis

2-Words...

Slaved-Flash...

It's a flash that responds when it detects a bright flash. Installation could be a trick, but once done and activated you'd be set. All the cameras would pick up is an unrecognizable ball of light!

OR

Radical NOTION!!!!!

DON'T FREAKIN RUN RED LIGHTS AND LEARN WHERE THE CAMERAS ARE, TARD STICKS!!!!!

haha thats funny...so what happeneds when you get pulled over by a cop for another reason...you car is gonna be pulsing like a sonar cause of the popo's flashing lights....that cant be too good

!Xoible · 07-11-2007, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danielg

+1

Anything that covers your plate..

at least in the state of CA

"akh kha" zen a shotgun taking down the cameras isnt?

533ogetnom · 07-11-2007, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roldy

I'm not sure if they actually manufacture them but you can make one if you know what your doing...

I let this video do all the talking.

yea just like that, but that one didnt look very good

ctgazer · 07-11-2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roldy

I'm not sure if they actually manufacture them but you can make one if you know what your doing...

I let this video do all the talking.

privacy glass. 3m film sandwiched between 2 layers of glass...

http://www.glass-resource.com/sub/special/privacy.htm

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toofasttooslow Galactic Emperor 79 Rep 801 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	All of those gimmicks are just that.. gimmicks. Don't waste your money. I actually think Mythbusters did an expose on them too but I don't remember. Let's put it this way, whatever the human eye can see a camera lens can also see.
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modster aka Alex 12 Rep 336 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	I think a month back channel 7 eyewitness news did a commentary on the spray. Stated it was legal FOR NOW until legislation gets their paperwork done on this. The news stated people use this spray through the toll roads as the cameras also don't pick it up. They sprayed a plate then took a picture of it and it actually blurred the images to the point you can only make out half of the plate.
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chbrules MSVConrad++ 57 Rep 778 Posts Drives: E90 2006 325i \| E92 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peaches iTrader: (0)	I think I ran one the first day I had my car. I don't think they can read the VIN on the windsheild, can they? I would imagine not, but you never know. Else I have no plates so it doesn't matter. There are ways you could reflect the light off the plates with a film attuned to that type of lighting. You'd have to get all scientific and engineering, but it'd be worth it if someone could make a real traffic light camera blocker. __________________ -Me
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18531 Rep 9,432 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	It takes a picture of the front of the vehicle, showing the driver (and your girlfriend ) with a closeup of either/both the front and rear plates. Yes, I know. The picture of the driver is what got me out of the ticket (it was my son) The ticket goes to the registered owner of the vehicle. My other son was getting tickets after his license plates were stolen. Even though he had reported to DMV/local police, they still sent to him. with the picture, including the vehicle, it helped them find the guy who whacked the plates.
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533ogetnom Banned 103 Rep 1,760 Posts Drives: 335coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	you know electro luminescent glass? they make frames that cover your plate with it, flip of the switch and nothing will be able to read your plate...
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darkcloud Colonel 359 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	My rear plate is sprayed with the photo blocker stuff. Don't know if it actually works since I always slow down for my local picture stand. My 13 y/o cousin suggested I go faster to see if it works, I then asked if it didn't was he going to pay the $90 fine. He said, please don't try haha. __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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Revlis Now With 33% MORE Sarcasm Free! 163 Rep 3,462 Posts Drives: M4 i3 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0)	2-Words... Slaved-Flash... It's a flash that responds when it detects a bright flash. Installation could be a trick, but once done and activated you'd be set. All the cameras would pick up is an unrecognizable ball of light! OR Radical NOTION!!!!! DON'T FREAKIN RUN RED LIGHTS AND LEARN WHERE THE CAMERAS ARE, TARD STICKS!!!!! __________________ A BMW is Just a Car, it doesn't make you smart, handsome, clever, better, cool, or wealthy.
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dlwhite First Lieutenant 37 Rep 324 Posts Drives: Sparkling Graphite 2007 335xi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335xi [0.00]	Makes me wonder.... I think the whole process is triggered by electro-magnetic loops. I seen other systems that use these loops thrown off by thin metal plates laid on the sensors. Cheers DLW
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