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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 7:06 am
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Originally Posted by Stockycub1973
Sounds like they are setting up the infrastructure for a Congestion Charge Zone similar to the one we have in London.

All roads entering into the C-Zone in London have CCTV to record numberplates. So if you havent paid your C-Charge by the end of the day you get a pentaly ticket in the post

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_congestion_charge
Exactly what I was thinking. London also has the "Ring of Steel", which is tied into the C-Zone system.

Even though Albany turned down the C-Zone, there is still a LOT of Federal pressure to put that kind of system in (along with privatizing/tolling roads).

Couple NY's system with the technology proposed for Virginia's HOT lanes, and you have the ability to track not only vehicle, but a lot more.
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