Campaign against radar gains speed in nationwide debate
The anti radar movement widens its challenge to police speed enforcement as debates over radar accuracy, legal admissibility, and the 55 mph limit intensify. Police procurement costs, industry support, and potential court outcomes hinge on tests, training, and possible jamming or detector use.
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New York
UPI
Federal
Department of Transportation
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
New Jersey
Federal Department of Transportation
Kustom Signals, Inc
Shawnee Mission, Kan
MPH Industries
Chanute
Kan
Car and Driver Magazine
Patrick Bedard
Car and Driver
Bedard
Joseph Kobus
New Jersey State Police
New Jersey Supreme Court
Mike Knepper
Sandra Hartley
Kustom Electronics
Kustom Signals
Kustom
Reuters
Radar trained Cedar Rapids police defend speed enforcement
Cedar Rapids police and other departments train in radar use as courts challenge the device. Sgt. Dennis Benters explains a three step process with tracking history and recalibration tests. Capt. Louis Stepanek notes radar locations are announced and chosen from citizen complaint data to reduce accidents.
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Cedar Rapids
Dennis Benters
Traffic Institute of
Northwestern University
Illinois
Benters
Reuters
Beuters
Louis Stepanek
Stepanek
Speed Radar Checks Scheduled Across City Areas
Radar speed checks will be conducted periodically this week in multiple sectors. Readings will occur in Northwest B Avenue, Ellis Boulevard, E Avenue and F Avenue, Northeast Council Street, 42nd Street, Center Point Road and Old Marion Road, Southeast Forest Drive, Second Avenue, Mount Vernon Road and 34th Street, and Southwest Second Street, Third Avenue, Wilson Avenue and Bowling Street.
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B Avenue
Ellis Boulevard
E Avenue
F Avenue
Council Street
42Nd Street
Center Point Road
Old Marion Road
Forest Drive
Second Avenue
Mount Vernon Road
34Th Street
Second Street
Third Avenue
Wilson Avenue
Bowling Street
Cedar Rapids Briefs Highlights Local Events And Meetings
Local notices list stepparenting meeting at St Mark s Lutheran Church with Sue contact. Dave Shay to discuss Election Analysis 1980 at Longbranch Supper Club. Various club gatherings announced including Life Underwriters Roosevelt Hotel and Kiwanis at Roosevelt. Copies urge ad deadlines and library mobile stops with multiple community programs.
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St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Sue
Consumer Group
Dave Shay
WMT
Longbranch
Lions
George Brunscheen
Cedar Rapids Life
Roosevelt Hotel
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Second Ave
Alan Littlefair
Inner Space
Kiwanis
Denny Walters
Lindale Mall
Long Branch
Florida
Miami
Nassau
Bahama Islands
Friendsmobile
the Public Library
Cedar Valley
Cottage Grove Ave
Parents
Forest Ave
36Th St
Jane Boyd
14Th Ave
First Presbyterian Church
Eighth Avenue
12Th Street
Marion
Germaine
St. S.W
Christian Council
Cedar Rapids Christian Action Council
Gage Union
Dwight Cruikshank
University of Iowa
7Th St
10Th Ave
Nimble Thimble Quilt Club
Berger Furrier
Adv
Birthright
Dows
Rotary
Bud Jensen
Kirkwood Community College Board of Directors
Taiwan
Stouffer's
Five Seasons
Toastmasters Club
Lou Maudle
Ken Reasor
Larry DeLong
Mimm’s
Mt. Vernon Rd
S.E
Hardwick
Valenta TV
B Ave
Jefferson High School
Texas
Jefferson
Duane Denham
Western Seminary
Sun
Cedar Valley Bible Church
David L. Brockway
M.A
AAEH
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Iowa Theatre
3Rd
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