Red light camera, a good tool? or profit machine?

That was an exaggeration. You're right and I apologize.

But there is evidence that increasing yellow times not only reduces revenue from these camera, but also reduces accidents. And that's what these cameras are all about, safety. Right?

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/new...mera-contract/

http://www.weeklystandard.com/Conten...bkyhi.asp?pg=2

http://www.thenewspaper.com/rlc/reports/rlcreport.asp

http://www.hwysafety.com/nma_rlc_timeline4.htm

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Originally Posted by zonedar

That was an exaggeration. You're right and I apologize.

But there is evidence that increasing yellow times not only reduces revenue from these camera, but also reduces accidents. And that's what these cameras are all about, safety. Right?

I absolutely agree with you that revenue is a major factor. And also that the lights controlled by these cameras should be mandated to have a reasonable yellow time.

They will still make their money from those who think yellow means "floor it", and from people who can't understand that "right on red" means after you stop, not just "slow down" or "yield".