| Newton MA News and Politics BlogA friend just sent me this:
 
There is technology available to automatically issue fines for traffic light, crosswalk, and speeding violations on city streets.   Somebody I know in another state showed me a ticket received in the mail, including a photo of the traffic light violation in progress and another photo clearly showing the his face.   At least that particular driver was embarrassed, paid the fine without complaint, and took the city’s traffic lights a lot more seriously after that.  Vendors claim these systems pay for themselves, which seems plausible enough considering what I see every day in Newton.
 
 
Is this legal in Massachusetts?  Is it a good idea for Newton, especially for Newton crosswalks?