Travel in Arizona can often be an adventure. Now thanks to the simple minded legislators and the ex Governor (Janet Napolitano, good riddance) a new wrinkle has been added. PHOTO RADAR and it is everywhere. They gave this new toy to the DPS (State Police) and they are putting up cameras wherever they think they can trap you. In addition they have Vans equipped with cameras they can move around.
In truth they are nothing more than a new wrinkle to the old fashion Speed Traps of our Grandparents days and for the same reason, to harvest money.
Photo radar does not promote safety on our roads, they do not prevent accidents, they have no sense of smell so no help in driving while impaired, They do not take speeders off our roads, No, none of the above. They exist to raise money nothing else. And we are talking Millions!
But take heart my friends there are some ways around this money grab. First off, they are border line legal as in America we have the right to face our accuser, which in this case is a camera and a letter in the mail. But I will leave that one to the legal profession.
But do know this, if you are a visitor to The State of Arizona and you have a license plate from another state they will not pursue you - your home free. Likewise if you have a company car. Plus - know this the cameras will not trigger unless you are going a full 11 miles per hour over the posted limit.
Enjoy your visit.