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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:18,650 Points:1,612,445 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 7:41:17 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse blu: I agree. Money for the municipalities...
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,566 Points:750,970 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 9:52:49 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:7,569 Points:1,175,050 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:03:47 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Seems that it depends on the intersection and how long the yellow light lasts.
SUNOIL Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,260 Points:1,928,930 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 10:01:25 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 9:09:32 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:2,322 Points:484,665 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:09:11 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 8:49:21 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:7,032 Points:2,561,810 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 6:19:38 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 6:10:14 AM Ignore Tiput Report Abuse bad idea but could save hundred of life.
carolfitz4438 Veteran Author New York Posts:252 Points:187,765 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 6:04:07 AM Ignore carolfitz4438 Report Abuse Cameras are a bad idea
Redink Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:7,208 Points:1,301,685 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 6:03:17 AM Ignore Redink Report Abuse Still a bad idea.
dar 1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:5,908 Points:446,840 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 6:02:38 AM Ignore dar 1 Report Abuse Who cares.............
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,337 Points:2,375,145 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 6:02:27 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse hard to believe
drawee Champion Author Texas Posts:2,320 Points:450,985 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 6:01:22 AM Ignore drawee Report Abuse Propaganda
chuckohio Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,274 Points:255,280 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 6:00:50 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:1,975 Points:595,975 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:53:01 AM Ignore wkb03 Report Abuse Money maker at work!
neptune2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,588 Points:1,672,650 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:47:57 AM Ignore neptune2008 Report Abuse big brotha at work
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,566 Points:2,720,700 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:47:51 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse BS
greshams Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,024 Points:379,425 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:45:04 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:1,211 Points:498,200 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:43:30 AM Ignore bobzilla11 Report Abuse problem = solution = new problem
Foxt Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,275 Points:2,023,255 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:38:27 AM Ignore Foxt Report Abuse Intersections with cameras takes the guess work away from the red light runner.
bikechuck Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:7,026 Points:2,066,045 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:38:22 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:1,098,365 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:36:49 AM Ignore texashoudini Report Abuse That's why they have red light cameras!
pfone1847 Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,201 Points:626,505 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:36:29 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:8,158 Points:1,381,850 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:36:06 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:2,206 Points:914,200 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:35:08 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:3,729 Points:804,520 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:34:41 AM Ignore JSX515 Report Abuse Pretty simple. Stop on red. Your time is NOT more important than mine
Dailyrun Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,997 Points:391,765 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:34:30 AM Ignore Dailyrun Report Abuse and tickets are up.
epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,349 Points:1,894,280 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:32:22 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 5:30:58 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:309 Points:159,850 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:30:25 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 5:30:20 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:7,585 Points:2,448,060 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:29:14 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:12,756 Points:2,545,450 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:27:35 AM Ignore AvantiMick Report Abuse Cities need more on busy streets!
StrangeLuv Champion Author Kansas City Posts:3,699 Points:903,850 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:24:50 AM Ignore StrangeLuv Report Abuse Probably good.
stpetebp Champion Author Tampa Posts:6,237 Points:1,735,505 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:24:32 AM Ignore stpetebp Report Abuse Cameras are not about safety its about revenue
74celica Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,445 Points:1,812,625 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:23:59 AM Ignore 74celica Report Abuse it is all about the mighty dollar
gasandgoAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:7,166 Points:1,592,590 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:19:56 AM Ignore gasandgoAL Report Abuse I wish it was really about safety
Royski All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:904 Points:183,975 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:16:54 AM Ignore Royski Report Abuse ... and revenues are up at red-light camera intersections.
Maintroll Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,649 Points:1,706,060 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:11:50 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:1,195 Points:320,095 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:10:41 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:1,147 Points:247,145 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:09:53 AM Ignore bassakwards007 Report Abuse Big Brother=Big money=Revenue for the man
CarpenterNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,252 Points:514,715 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:08:20 AM Ignore CarpenterNJ Report Abuse Money machines
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,105 Points:2,553,930 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:07:04 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse What does this have to do with the price of gas?
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,772 Points:1,813,710 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:00:45 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Its all about the money.
CTTeacher Champion Author Waterbury Posts:1,815 Points:2,151,085 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:00:13 AM Ignore CTTeacher Report Abuse They're making a difference.
Cachase1 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:11,465 Points:2,383,030 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 4:59:58 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:817 Points:158,950 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 4:57:07 AM Ignore WEB0153 Report Abuse They must be having some impact.
jci25946 Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,281 Points:942,715 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 4:55:21 AM Ignore jci25946 Report Abuse Interesting, but...... GAS PRICES??