| Q. |
What
is the Closed
Circuit Television
(CCTV) camera
video system? |
| A. |
The New Jersey
Department
of Transportation
(NJDOT) operates
and maintains
CCTV video
systems for
the purpose
of managing
traffic and
identifying
day-to-day
traffic operational
issues. |
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| Q. |
What
information
will New Jersey's
CCTV camera
video provide? |
| A. |
The cameras
record traffic
information
such as traffic
delays, incidents
and weather
conditions
and are located
only in public
areas. NJDOT
staff monitors
the CCTV
systems during
routine traffic
surveillance
and when
it receives
information
on traffic
incidents
and accidents.
This information
helps NJDOT
handle traffic
incidents
and emergencies
quickly and
efficiently. |
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| Q. |
How
frequently
is the information
updated? |
| A. |
Video images
recorded by
the cameras
are retained
for seven calendar
days. After
seven days,
the images
are automatically
overwritten
by new recorded
images. |
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| Q. |
What
is the time
frame for making
a request for
a copy of the
video? |
| A. |
A request
must be made
within seven
days of a
particular
event or
incident,
including
weekdays
and holidays. |
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| Q. |
How
is a request
made? |
| A. |
A request
may be made
by filling
out a Video
Log Request
Form. The
completed form
may be e-mailed,
faxed or mailed.
The mailing
address and
fax number
are listed
on the form. |
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| Q. |
How
much does it
cost? |
| A. |
The charge
for a three-hour
recorded time
frame is $100.
For every additional
three-hour
period requested,
a fee of $50
will be charged. |
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| Q. |
How
will I know
my request
has been accepted? |
| A. |
NJDOT
will notify
requestors.
Payment is
due within
thirty days
of the date
of the notice.
If no payment
is received
within this
30-day period,
the requested
information
will be destroyed. |
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| Q. |
Can
my request
be denied? |
| A. |
Yes,
NJDOT may
deny requests. NJDOT will
provide an
explanation
for the denial
via e-mail,
mail or fax. |
