NEW YORK — Several speed cameras across Staten Island have been blocked by fake flowers to keep those cameras from catching speeders.
Videos and pictures of these blocking blossoms have gotten attention on social media, with many praising the creative but illegal obstruction.
"Somebody's going around to all these speed cameras and putting flowers on them.
Affixed with duct tape and zip ties, a note is also left at the bottom, saying "Brought to you by the Staten Island Beautification Squad.".
The city Department of Transportation says it's taken down as many as 14 of these obstructions across the island.
"While I don't encourage it, I can totally understand the frustration," Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella said.
He said the speed cameras were originally introduced to put around school zones but adds that they've spread just about everywhere else and operate 24/7. »
