A group of Santa’s Helpers gave Tempe, Arizona drivers a little gift this week by disabling traffic cameras along area roadways. The gang of Helpers, dressed in red and white Christmas merriment, are the subject of a newly popular YouTube video showing them taking out three separate speed and red light cameras in the Phoenix area suburb, by covering the surveillance devices up with nicely wrapped Christmas boxes and tying them on with ribbons. It’s a simple but effective solution, and one rife with holiday cheer as the big day fast approaches. You can check out the video below:

The video ends with a little social action wishing “lumps of coal for all those who make it their business to watch and control. From the border wall to the freeway and red light cameras. No controls on movement!” If only every political statement could be this much fun.

You can takepart in giving a less controversial gift this year to folks who really need by logging onto Toys for Tots, while there’s still time.

LINKS:

The Age: Santas sabotage traffic cameras in US

Channel 3000: Ariz. traffic cams get coal from Santas

Arizona Republic: Santas wrap up traffic cameras in Tempe