By: Loren Genson
Gazette Staff Writer

Upset citizens appeal to City Council over red-light cameras

In a standing-room-only courtroom, more than 60 area residents voiced disapproval Monday with Chillicothe City Council's decision to install red-light cameras. Their comments ranged from polite disagreement to outright anger, but two things were clear - they believed the cameras installed at six Chillicothe intersections meant to automatically ticket red-light runners unfairly targeted law-abiding citizens.

She also had concerns about the restriction of access to how the cameras function. The contract the city signed with Redflex Traffic Systems Inc. states it is a trade secret and will not disclose the way the camera works. The $95 fee to appeal also denies people their right to due process, she added.

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