Anti-Photo Radar Group Clashes with Police
Posted by Brian Schultz
A group that warns motorists of photo radar locations had a run-in with Winnipeg police Tuesday morning on Ness Avenue.
Members of WiseUpWinnipeg.com had set up signs to warn motorists of an upcoming photo radar vehicle, but were warned by police that a charge of obstruction of justice could be brought forward for doing so.
Retired Winnipeg police officer Larry Stefaniuk — who spearheaded the website — said such a charge doesn’t make sense. Speaking with CBC News, Stefaniuk said, “From what I can understand, that would only come into play if somebody was standing in front of the radar unit, preventing it from actually performing its duties or say, if an officer was set up doing radar and somebody was acting in a manner that would prevent them from taking radar readings or laser readings.”
Last Saturday, WiseUpWinnipeg.com gave away dozens of free signs to motorists at the corner of Bishop Grandin Boulevard and St. Mary’s Road to help warn other drivers of upcoming speed traps.
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October 14th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
If Larry can handle it, then he should try and get charged with that. It won’t stick of course. The protesters are indicating the same thing the street signs and ‘men working’ signs do, “Go the posted speed, obey the law”.
Malicious prosecution, that’s all it would be.
I wonder how many radar tickets are suppressed when it’s a non-responding police car getting caught?
October 16th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Hello…….Larry here…..I set up on a photo unit on Logan yesterday right across from WPS who were doing laser in the opposite direction. They had no problem with me putting up signs for the photo radar behind the van and advised a directive was sent advising not to bother anyone displaying a sign. I be posting video tonight.
October 23rd, 2009 at 6:13 am
[...] questioned for holding up a sign warning motorists of a photo-radar camera. Police cited it was an obstruction of justice, but later said they will not take action against individuals who hold up signs in the future. [...]