Traffic Cameras are there to protect the public

Every year nearly 1,000 people die and about 90,000 people are injured from red light running car crashes nationally racking up millions in property damage, medical bills, lost productivity and insurance hikes.  And it’s only get worse as the number of people getting into crashes from running red lights increases. “According to the Federal Highway Administration, 96 percent of drivers fear being hit by a red light runner upon entering an intersection, yet 55.8 percent admit to running red lights (2. Driving, Drivers and Cars.).” So what can be done to prevent people from running red lights and getting into crashes? The answer is traffic cameras. Cameras are set up at thousands of stop lights across the United States and they aren’t a secret. They are made publicly know so that the people will be more cautious at intersections and abide the law so there will be fewer accidents.

Source: dallascityhall.com
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