New Orleans traffic cameras have continued to capture images of red-light vehicles in the city, despite citywide power outages caused by Hurricane Ida.
But the city said via Twitter that it would not issue citations and cancel all tickets generated during that time, although the city did not specify an end date.
We learned that some of the red light cameras were still flashing (they run on solar power).
Please note that any tickets generated since the success of Hurricane Ida will be canceled and no one should receive citations.
– The city of New Orleans (@CityOfNOLA) September 2, 2021
The city says traffic cameras run on solar energy, which is why they have still run despite the loss of energy.
Entergy officials confirmed Thursday what many in New Orleans already know: the company’s power cut map is useless.
New Orleans residents are frustrated after five days in the dark after Ida, and still have no say when energy can be restored. Some have responded in disbelief to Twitter:
So can we get everything else with solar energy? https://t.co/TMHzWihWTM
– Jane Toussaint (@fadeIIpink) September 2, 2021
No one “should” receive an appointment … https://t.co/wIExCy5rn7
– Brad Robbert (@NolAguys) September 2, 2021
First part of the tweet 🤬
second part of the tweet 👍🏻 https://t.co/qQ9GarqhIW– Maximum Vaximum Maenad (@maenadjess) September 2, 2021
Wow. Now you just have to do it all the time, especially it hurts poor people. https://t.co/v1l9PnUdaw
– Lisa Marie (@lisagetshigh) September 2, 2021
Drivers are advised to treat any traffic signal without power as a four-way stop:
Here’s a reminder about the rules of a four-way stop. pic.twitter.com/FHz0yzFciu
– Louisiana DOTD (@La_DOTD) September 1, 2021
To check Louisiana DOTD i The city of New Orleans on Twitter for more updates.
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