CLEVELAND -- 5 On Your Side investigation "Caught in a Flash" is already triggering significant fallout.

Major newspapers and a TV network are following the story.

NewsChannel5's chief investigator Duane Pohlman said the country's largest motorists association is calling for change.

The chairman of the Cleveland City Council Safety Committee said he's going to hold a special hearing. And the American Automobile Association called on Cleveland's mayor to re-examine the red-light camera program.

"Your story brought a very serious problem to our attention," said AAA spokesman Brian Newbacher.

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AAA wasted no time sending a letter to Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, urging the city to re-evaluate and have better oversight over its red-light cameras.

"Hopefully he'll take another look and slow things down," Newbacher said.

It's a direct result of Pohlman's investigation which showed tickets mailed to the wrong vehicles and cars in the wrong lane, and one-fourth of the tickets being tossed out in court.

"The report moved us to take action in terms of wanting to encourage the mayor, the City Council, to try to do the right thing," Newbacher said.

Pohlman reported that Jackson has dug in his heels, citing safety for his support of the red-light cameras.

"Cameras can be used effectively if we're talking about pure safety considerations," said Councilman Michael Polensek.

At City Council, cynicism grows among one-time supporters like Polensek.

Pohlman's investigation has added fuel to the fire for red-light camera opponents like Councilwoman Dona Brady and Councilman Joe Cimperman.

"I'm grateful you guys are doing this. I think more people need to get on board with this thing because this has always been a money grab, and until we get rid of it, it's going to have a stink," Cimperman said.

There was no immediate word on when Councilman Conwell will hold the hearings.

You can e-mail Pohlman about the story at pohlman@newsnet5.com.