05-06-2008, 07:03 PM
Dek,
Reasonable questions. Hopefully, what I say here will clarify things a bit... I would definitely prefer to see more officers patrolling the roads and handing out tickets. To me, that’s more tangible and not treated nearly as lightly as a ticket received via a red light camera. And, has a greater long term impact on the driver possibly to the point where some will hopefully permanently change their driving habits, i.e. increased insurance costs, points on license, possible loss of license depending on number of points, etc.
As for the red light cameras, I am working under the assumption they are installed and used sparingly and appropriately. I think of them as a necessary evil because of their issues (issues others have pointed out). And yes, I am assuming that many of the people who run red lights do it so on a regular basis even if unintentionally. How many times have you seen someone approach a yellow light speed up with the intention of “beating” it only to fall short? Or, instead of just one, seen two or even three drivers make a left turn long after the light has turned red?
I see this on a daily basis and often at the very same intersections. It’s very frustrating and at times scary, especially when you nearly get hit by one of these morans. And that’s despite waiting an extra second prior to entering the intersection.
Robert
Reasonable questions. Hopefully, what I say here will clarify things a bit... I would definitely prefer to see more officers patrolling the roads and handing out tickets. To me, that’s more tangible and not treated nearly as lightly as a ticket received via a red light camera. And, has a greater long term impact on the driver possibly to the point where some will hopefully permanently change their driving habits, i.e. increased insurance costs, points on license, possible loss of license depending on number of points, etc.
As for the red light cameras, I am working under the assumption they are installed and used sparingly and appropriately. I think of them as a necessary evil because of their issues (issues others have pointed out). And yes, I am assuming that many of the people who run red lights do it so on a regular basis even if unintentionally. How many times have you seen someone approach a yellow light speed up with the intention of “beating” it only to fall short? Or, instead of just one, seen two or even three drivers make a left turn long after the light has turned red?
I see this on a daily basis and often at the very same intersections. It’s very frustrating and at times scary, especially when you nearly get hit by one of these morans. And that’s despite waiting an extra second prior to entering the intersection.
Robert