All Hail the Almighty Dollar, Red Light Cameras Options

[Cutrara]

I'm not against red light cameras. In fact, I think they're a good idea. What could be bad about reducing thousands of accidents a year? In the eyes of Dallas officials eyes, reducing millions of dollars in fine revenue a year.

"Faced with data showing that drivers pay attention to cameras at intersections — resulting in fewer ticketable violations and ever-shrinking revenue from fines — municipalities across the country are reconsidering red light cameras, which often work too well."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23710970

Just goes to show how the world is driven by the bottom line.

[eggman40]

Im glad they dont register speeding here in los angeles... but then again, there really arent too many places to speed here with all the dam traffic!!! but seriously this state is broke as it is and installing these cameras would be EXPENSIVE! and they would also reduce income from fines! doesnt seem like a smart move.

there are many streets in the area that get Reputations over the months when cops decide to crackdown on a particular section of a main road. After about 2 or 3 months you'll start hearing people say "I would take it easy on this street, there are always a lot of cops here"

and the funny thing is that you could tell who lives in the area and who doesnt.... youll see porches and bmw M5's going speed limit and that one jackass in a minivan flies past everyone only to get snagged by bike cop a 1/4 mile down the road. Ive seen it happen time and time again near my school.

(by the way if you are a local... be careful by Cal State Northridge on Nordhoff blvd. In the early morning, and mid day there is almost ALWAYS a cop there on his harley tagging people left and right! lol )

see what i mean? i think thats more effective. No joke this Cop must bring in THOUSANDS of dollars each month! this dude Always has someone pulled over.