The Sun, Sunnyvale's Newspaper

April 5, 2000

Sunnyvale, California Since 1994


Red Light Runners New 'rat boxes' will help police catch scofflaws
The bold yellow signs added to the Homestead Road-De Anza Boulevard intersection at the border of Sunnyvale and Cupertino tell the story: Run a red light and risk a $281, motorcycle-delivered traffic ticket. Traffic police are aided by the presence of rat boxes at targeted intersections. Rat boxes, so named because they "rat" on drivers, allow police to be away from the intersection and still know when the light turns red. The boxes, mounted on the back of traffic lights, illuminate when the signal cycles to red. More


News Student Suspensions School officials drop charges against students allegedly involved in boxing match. More	News Teen Choices and Challenges New program helps students evaluate personal health issues. More	News SEA Contract City Council approves five-year contract with employees' union. More



	High-tech 'rat boxes' at select intersections should help police catch stoplight runners

	News Briefs Fremont High School clears suspensions of 20 students involved in on-campus boxing match Columbia Middle School students address health issues City Council approves Sunnyvale Employees' Association contract Photo: Fire safety luncheon Sheriff's Report

	Speak Out Elders face 'last hurrah' election

	Education Briefs Monta Vista High School teacher of the year Cathy Katz Monta Vista High School employee of the year Norberto Fontes

	Improper pruning can lead to sunburn damage in trees

	Senior Notes Older workers are looking good to today's employers

	Sports Briefs High school sports

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