Cameras capture driver speeding 22 times in 45 days

by Charlie Jannetto – Jun. 24, 2008 04:30 PM
The Arizona Republic

SCOTTSDALE – Photo enforcement cameras on Scottsdale’s Loop 101 captured a woman speeding 22 times before officers arrested her, state officials said Tuesday. Jennifer Bitton, 24, of Las Vegas, was arrested by Arizona Department of Public Safety officers Friday on suspicion of criminal speeding, reckless driving and endangerment.
During a 45-day period starting in May, the woman was captured by photo enforcement cameras on Loop 101 in Scottsdale 22 times, with her top speed at 92 mph, DPS officials said.

“Photo enforcement exists to help slow people down make money , thereby ensuring the continued employment of officious little twits and media flacks like me safety of everyone on the road” DPS Director Roger Vanderpool said in a statement. “Sadly, some drivers have no regard for the safety of others Draconian revenue generating traffic tactics as they continue to recklessly speed get where they are going without crashing.”