[jcommin]

Chicago has many cameras at intersections. They brag about a 95% conviction rate. I have seen pics of these infractions. They send you 3 frames of the car and a close up of the license plate. It's hard to dispute the violation.

Additionally, the city hired a service to patrol neighborhoods looking at parked cars that have missing city stickers, expired plates, missing plates, one plate and other infractions. The vehicle is a van that has cameras perched on either side of the vehicle. The computer can run a check on a plate or vin number in less than 5 seconds. It can see a license plate 3 inches away from the next parked car. Each violation is $50.

The city loves cameras and plans more. FYI: I spent several week in the UK last year and they have cameras everywhere; on roads, highways, public buildings and places, transportation hubs, bars, etc. The locals know the cameras on the roads and highways general allot or revenue; its not a security issue.

But I believe we, in the USA, will see more cameras. We are behind the English but it's only a matter of time.