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Originally Posted by zamler

You're assuming everyone adjusts their driving style as you did. Some people don't care about the fines, and will just pay them (I know several people like this).

Are you serious? Where do I even start with this?

First off, I'm a speeder and I'll occasionally run a light, so I'm far from innocent in this; but you really can't form any sort of argument against the good that these lights do.

People who don't care and just pay: Good for them, let them continue to enjoy their lifestyle and the costs associated with it; no skin off my nose. They do the crime, they pay the fine.

Plus there is misunderstanding on how these cameras work, some people will hit the gas when the light turns amber, so they don't go through the intersection when the light is red.

People who don't understand how the lights work: Really, when has ignorance ever been a good argument? The lights take pictures when you're car is either speeding or running a red and in violation of the HTA, its not that complicated. The camera doesn't even start firing until moments after it turned red, not instantaneously.

And to that point, I've noticed that at many intersections, even when going the speed limit, it is not difficult to end up having the light turn red before you cross the intersection. And there are other scenarios as well, if traffic is slow, you can EASILY go through a red light, which is really not your fault. What are you supposed to do. Stop at a green light, then floor the accelerator to get through the light before it turns? Good luck with that.The fact is, there are many traffic scenarios where you will go through a red light, but it is not dangerous. But you will be photographed and ticketed for it.

Intersections are setup and timed based on the flow/size/nature of the intersection. I can't see a case (aside from Ice/weather conditions) where running the red or getting stuck in a red is not your fault. You shouldn't have proceeded through the intersection if you couldn't make it through safely.

If the city really wants to reduce accidents, put a GIANT sign (not the little tiny ones they have now) that tells you the intersection is equipped with a camera. That way less people will speed though the intersection or run the light.

Really? Really? Thats your solution?? A big sign? Come on

What would be even better is having people pulled over by an Officer and given a ticket on the spot. This way you can issue demerits, and the impact is immediate. Getting something in the mail has far less impact. And like I said, for people that money is not much of an issue, they just pay and keep driving the same way.

Yes, the CPS has infinite funds to station officers in patrol vehicles at every intersection. Thats it, you've solved everything!