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I'm glad AAA enjoys all the traffic cameras ("Montgomery gets kudos for red-light camera use criteria," March 25). I think they are sad.  The areas where they are placed should be marked "speed checked by camera."  They plant them on a dark night when nobody sees them go in and everyone is caught.

How many of them are there in Montgomery County and how much money have they brought in?  It's the most sneaky way to collect revenue.

Where are all of the cops we are paying?  I never see one pulling people over. The worst revenue suggestion (by Mayor Fenty in Washington, D.C.) is to charge "the people" for street lights. I read where Chevy Chase Village has made so much money from cameras that they can't think of what to do with the money. Have 'em give it to a family whose breadwinner lost a job.

M. Sue Middendorf, Wheaton

I take exception with the premise that Montgomery County runs a "good" red light camera system vs. New Carrollton's mistakenly ticketing drivers that did not run the light.

Technical glitches happen, but the red light camera issue itself is what should be the issue.

Virginia recently banned the practice due to an increase in intersection accidents; so has Mississippi. It is about revenue, not safety.

What's the solution? How about extending the time of yellow lights, to clear an intersection, allowing enough time for people to stop.

Daniel Dluzneski, Potomac

A note to the residents and businesses of Montgomery County: On March 23, I received a speeding fine from one of your photo units. Unfortunately, I can only go under the assumption that the citation is correct, since I have no alternative.

What I do have an alternative of, however, is to refrain from ever purchasing products or services of any kind from businesses in your county. That's exactly what I plan to do and what I encourage all other non-Montgomery County residents to do as well.

Enjoy that $40; it's the last you'll ever get from me.

Steve Cates, Mount Airy