Red light cameras make drivers more cautious
Lewis DiuguidRed light cameras have caused drivers to think twice about speeding through yellow caution lights. But people also are looking in their rear-view mirrors a lot more to make sure other drivers don’t end up in their back seat.
A final report on red light cameras delivered to the Kansas City Police Board indicates that people have changed their driving habits. One hundred dollar traffic tickets from running one of the 17 camera-controlled intersections have that effect.
The report found that rear-end crashes have increased in the last two years since the cameras were installed.
Motorists have to be more skilled in how they time the lights, waiting to step on the gas or mash the brake as they approach the technology policed intersections. Just don’t forget to check the rear view mirror to make sure the driver behind you is equally attentive.
Adam Yarbrough
1 year agoSo in an effort to make our streets safer, the cameras have successfully changed driving habits, resulting in…more rear-end crashes?
And instead of the blame being placed on lights timed more quickly to maximize ticket revenues, “the Motorists have to be more skilled in how they time the lights”?
I’m so glad that your twists of logic are helping to make us safer. I’ll certainly do my part to tailor my driving abilities to these dangerous safety devices.
Phil Cardarella
1 year agoThese cameras — and the twisted logic used to justify what is simply a way of harvesting money from drivers — should offend anyone with a brain.
Suzanne Conaway
1 year agoI personally would like to see the red light cameras report on people blocking intersections. You know, the guy who goes into the intersection, even though there’s no space for him on the other side. Then the light changes, and he’s stuck. And the people on the cross street are stuck because this idiot is blocking their way.
The MO driver’s handbook my daughter used for her license test said that you CANNOT and SHOULD NOT enter and intersection unless you can completely clear it. People who do this should be ticketed for impeding traffic.
Suzanne Conaway
1 year agoSB ‘enter an intersection’. Shouldn’t type and drink wine at the same time.
Phil Cardarella
1 year agoSuzy:
That No Wine Rule would prevent some of my best work!
Kent Mueller
12 months agoPhil, I like that comment. The same can be said for scotch.
Suzanne Conaway
12 months agoCheers, Fellas.