It’s about safety, not money, right?
A mobile speed camera in use for about a week is out of commission after a traffic accident.
Des Moines police said an 18-year-old driver lost control about 4 p.m. Friday in the 1500 block of Beaver Avenue and sideswiped the white Ford Explorer that carries the camera.
The teen, who was not identified, then hit a tree. He was cited for failure to maintain control.
The mobile unit was turned on earlier this month. Officials have said it’s intended to improve safety for drivers.
Yes, because nothing is safer than parking alongside a busy roadway. Try it yourself sometime!
Related: Des Moines readies revenue cameras
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