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Crashes at red-light camera intersections are down

Miami Herald -- Crashes are down at Florida intersections equipped with red-light cameras, according to a new state report.

A report of accidents compiled by the state from 73 different law enforcement agencies found that more than half of Florida agencies, 41, say accidents are less frequent at intersections using red-light camera technology. Crashes were more frequent in just 11 of the 73 jurisdictions while the rest saw no change or didn’t have enough information.

The five-page report from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles contains data from Hillsborough County, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale and Miami and includes accidents between July 2011 and June 2012.

In that time, Miami issued 98,062 violations while Fort Lauderdale issued 19,544. Accidents at intersections w

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 5:41:17 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse blu: I agree. Money for the municipalities...
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,561 Points:749,995 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 7:52:49 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse still about money. Odd how this is one of the few places that shows a decrease.
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,559 Points:1,173,100 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 7:03:47 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Seems that it depends on the intersection and how long the yellow light lasts.
SUNOIL Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,250 Points:1,926,980 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 8:01:25 AM Ignore SUNOIL Report Abuse It's working???
Corbintime Rookie Author Fresno Posts:34 Points:294,015 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 7:09:32 AM Ignore Corbintime Report Abuse The intersections where I saw them seemed to work well. They were removed though because the installers reduced the time the yellow light was on, causing more red light runners and more tickets.
millerin Champion Author Orlando Posts:2,317 Points:483,090 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 7:09:11 AM Ignore millerin Report Abuse that's good.
genoist Veteran Author Orlando Posts:341 Points:165,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 6:49:21 AM Ignore genoist Report Abuse I'm not so sure about this. I see people come to very abrupt stops due to red light cams, when they would otherwise scoot through the yellow light.
speedys Champion Author Utah Posts:7,027 Points:2,560,835 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 4:19:38 AM Ignore speedys Report Abuse They have to justify the cameras some way.
Tiput Champion Author Ottawa Posts:1,980 Points:461,125 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 4:10:14 AM Ignore Tiput Report Abuse bad idea but could save hundred of life.
carolfitz4438 Veteran Author New York Posts:251 Points:186,945 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 4:04:07 AM Ignore carolfitz4438 Report Abuse Cameras are a bad idea
Redink Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:7,206 Points:1,301,645 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 4:03:17 AM Ignore Redink Report Abuse Still a bad idea.
dar 1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:5,903 Points:446,615 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 4:02:38 AM Ignore dar 1 Report Abuse Who cares.............
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,295 Points:2,373,320 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 4:02:27 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse hard to believe
drawee Champion Author Texas Posts:2,315 Points:450,010 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 4:01:22 AM Ignore drawee Report Abuse Propaganda
chuckohio Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,268 Points:254,305 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 4:00:50 AM Ignore chuckohio Report Abuse Slam on your brakes or speed up to make the light. I hate red-light camera intersections. I purposely avoid them.
wkb03 Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,970 Points:595,000 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:53:01 AM Ignore wkb03 Report Abuse Money maker at work!
neptune2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,583 Points:1,671,675 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:47:57 AM Ignore neptune2008 Report Abuse big brotha at work
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,561 Points:2,719,725 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:47:51 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse BS
greshams Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,019 Points:377,600 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:45:04 AM Ignore greshams Report Abuse something don't sound right about this story, there's nothing safe about 98,062 people running red lights.
bobzilla11 Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,206 Points:497,225 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:43:30 AM Ignore bobzilla11 Report Abuse problem = solution = new problem
Foxt Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,270 Points:2,022,280 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:38:27 AM Ignore Foxt Report Abuse Intersections with cameras takes the guess work away from the red light runner.
bikechuck Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:7,021 Points:2,065,070 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:38:22 AM Ignore bikechuck Report Abuse So cameras are a plus for revenue and a plus for safety? hard to argue against that but seems to be very stringent on issuing tickets. Word gets around and drivers are more aware of not going through red lights.
texashoudini Champion Author Austin Posts:2,627 Points:1,097,615 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:36:49 AM Ignore texashoudini Report Abuse That's why they have red light cameras!
pfone1847 Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,196 Points:625,530 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:36:29 AM Ignore pfone1847 Report Abuse This may be true but red-light camera are to generate money and nothing more.
FocusST2 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:8,153 Points:1,380,875 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:36:06 AM Ignore FocusST2 Report Abuse More bad drivers in Miami than other parts of the state. Never have been a big fan of the red light camera.
gabisgram Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,201 Points:913,225 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:35:08 AM Ignore gabisgram Report Abuse The problem is when law enforcement or contractors DEPENDS on the money from these cameras to operate, then you see abuse.
JSX515 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,724 Points:803,545 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:34:41 AM Ignore JSX515 Report Abuse Pretty simple. Stop on red. Your time is NOT more important than mine
Dailyrun Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,992 Points:390,790 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:34:30 AM Ignore Dailyrun Report Abuse and tickets are up.
epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,344 Points:1,893,305 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:32:22 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse Courts are still divided on this tactic, all I know is too many drivers are out of control.
SUPERSTEVIEO Champion Author Quebec Posts:3,523 Points:787,115 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:30:58 AM Ignore SUPERSTEVIEO Report Abuse do what you need to do to stop and fine drivers that break the traffic laws... and harm other people... remmember... if you are hit by a red-light burner... yes your insurance will pay the repairs... but the time and anguish the loss of the vehicle cause... let alone any injuries... is NOT acceptable.
troutbum7 Veteran Author Nevada Posts:306 Points:158,040 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:30:25 AM Ignore troutbum7 Report Abuse Lose the cameras big brother stinks.
Runabout2 Veteran Author Grand Rapids Posts:385 Points:47,290 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:30:20 AM Ignore Runabout2 Report Abuse What Florida needs to do is make it Illegal to pull a U-turn anywhere they want !
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,580 Points:2,447,085 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:29:14 AM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse if people KNOW about camera-covered intersections, they behave better there. Why not put signs at ALL intersections that "hidden camera is in use", even if there is not one there ? The psychological effect would be safer drivers.
AvantiMick Champion Author Indiana Posts:12,751 Points:2,544,475 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:27:35 AM Ignore AvantiMick Report Abuse Cities need more on busy streets!
StrangeLuv Champion Author Kansas City Posts:3,694 Points:902,875 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:24:50 AM Ignore StrangeLuv Report Abuse Probably good.
stpetebp Champion Author Tampa Posts:6,232 Points:1,734,530 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:24:32 AM Ignore stpetebp Report Abuse Cameras are not about safety its about revenue
74celica Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,440 Points:1,811,650 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:23:59 AM Ignore 74celica Report Abuse it is all about the mighty dollar
gasandgoAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:7,161 Points:1,591,615 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:19:56 AM Ignore gasandgoAL Report Abuse I wish it was really about safety
Royski All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:899 Points:183,000 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:16:54 AM Ignore Royski Report Abuse ... and revenues are up at red-light camera intersections.
Maintroll Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,644 Points:1,705,085 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:11:50 AM Ignore Maintroll Report Abuse I don't like cameras in any capacity. If an officer can't catch them correctly, then a camera shouldn't be allowed, period.
mystic92 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,190 Points:319,120 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:10:41 AM Ignore mystic92 Report Abuse They say its about safety, but yet their fines have increased 10 fold
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bassakwards007 Champion Author Orange County Posts:1,142 Points:246,170 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:09:53 AM Ignore bassakwards007 Report Abuse Big Brother=Big money=Revenue for the man
CarpenterNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,247 Points:513,740 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:08:20 AM Ignore CarpenterNJ Report Abuse Money machines
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,093 Points:2,552,730 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:07:04 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse What does this have to do with the price of gas?
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,764 Points:1,812,735 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:00:45 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Its all about the money.
CTTeacher Champion Author Waterbury Posts:1,815 Points:2,150,210 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:00:13 AM Ignore CTTeacher Report Abuse They're making a difference.
Cachase1 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:11,460 Points:2,382,055 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 2:59:58 AM Ignore Cachase1 Report Abuse Of course they will say that they are improving things. The money generated from the tickets issued, goes directly back to their department.
WEB0153 All-Star Author Maryland Posts:809 Points:157,975 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 2:57:07 AM Ignore WEB0153 Report Abuse They must be having some impact.
jci25946 Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,276 Points:941,740 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 2:55:21 AM Ignore jci25946 Report Abuse Interesting, but...... GAS PRICES??