New Jersey’s Red Light Camera Program Has Failed
State Sen. Michael J. Doherty (R-23) pens letter to the editor.
To the Editor: A new report from the state Department of Transportation confirms what many opponents of red light camera ticketing systems have long suspected: cameras lead to more accidents, more injuries and greater cost. The report contains data showing that both the total number and total cost of crashes have increased at intersections after cameras were installed. The commonly stated goal of red light cameras is to reduce injuries from right-angle crashes, generally the most dangerous type of collision that results from running a red light. At the 24 intersections in New Jersey that have had cameras operational for at least one full year, the number of right-angle crashes decreased by 15%, from 60 to 51, when comparing crash data …
jon
5:08 pm on Sunday, February 17, 2013
I am going to sue the state on NJ for these red light cameras because I have to slam the brakes when the light turned yellow which increases chances of rear end collision. Red light cameras make motorist more nervous and causes more crashes. Red light cameras need to be banned. more ›