Watch out! Red-light cameras to be installed in the next week

6 Cities That Were Caught Shortening Yellow Light Times For Profit see full story at - blog.motorists.org/6-cities-that-were-caught-shortening-yellow-light-times-for-profit/ Short yellow light times at intersections have been shown to increase the number of traffic violations and accidents. Conversely, increasing the yellow light duration can dramatically reduce red-light violations at an intersection. Some local governments have ignored the safety benefit of increasing the yellow light time and decided to install red-light cameras, shorten the yellow light duration, and collect the profits instead. Some of the cities that have been caught with short yellow light times include: 1) Chattanooga, Tennessee 2) Dallas, Texas 3) Springfield, Missouri 4) Lubbock, Texas 5)Nashville, Tennessee 6) Union City, California It seems to me the cities are putting citizens at more risk of injury or death by shortening the yellow light timing. GREED $$$ is the motivating factor.

The Red Light cameras won't work. First, Florida law states a law enforcement officer MUST see the infraction take place and second, the video/photo from the camera is jot admissible in court. In Orlando, 70% of those ticketed fight it and the case is dismissed. Poor use of money in my opinion.