May 12, 2008 - PPM- Red Light Camera Critics
This week’s PET PEEVE MONDAY concerns RED LIGHT CAMERA CRITICS.
Red Light Cameras are digital or video cameras that are installed at intersections. They are activated when someone runs a red light.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 22 percent of all traffic accidents in the United States are caused by drivers running red lights. Every year, these accidents kill hundreds of people and create an estimated $7 billion dollars in property damage, medical bills, lost productivity and insurance hikes.
Red-light cameras have been around for more than 40 years, but they've only gained widespread popularity in the past decade. Police forces all over the world claim that these systems are a great addition to their communities. They serve as a deterrent against traffic violations, and they help police keep track of the worst offenders. Additionally, they are a good source of government revenue. It doesn't cost much to maintain the system once it's installed, and it works 24 hours a day, seven days a week, systematically catching violators and sending out revenue-generating traffic tickets that are really hard to contest.
Columbus Ohio Deputy Safety Director George Speaks said the study shows the cameras have reduced the number of drivers running red lights by nearly 63 percent, and the numbers of accidents at those intersections by 47 percent.
Critics have called the cameras a money-making device more than a safety tool. Other argue that it infringes on their civil liberties. I think thou protest too much. You are breaking the law, no liberty for you, and you should pay.
I would advocate we should install cameras and spike sticks at stop signs to flatten the tires of motorists that fail to come to a complete STOP at STOP signs. Forget the fines, how about the bill for 4 news tires as a deterrent.
People NOT stopping at Stop Signs was actually my fourth overall PET PEEVE from April 24, 2006.
Why do we have CAMERAS at CONVENIENCE STORES, at ATMs and at BANKS? Probably because people were breaking the law and robbing people at these places.
Why do we have CAMERAS at TOLL PLAZAS? Probably because people were passing the through the tolls without paying.
So answer me this Einstein, why do we need CAMERAS at INTERSECTIONS? It is because PEOPLE DON’T STOP AT RED LIGHTS.
If you could take a pill to reduce your risk of cancer by 47 percent, would you take the pill?
We can reduce the number of traffic violations by 47 percent and prevent accidents and deaths by installing a camera. Let’s do it and let’s do it NOW.
Red Light Cameras are digital or video cameras that are installed at intersections. They are activated when someone runs a red light.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 22 percent of all traffic accidents in the United States are caused by drivers running red lights. Every year, these accidents kill hundreds of people and create an estimated $7 billion dollars in property damage, medical bills, lost productivity and insurance hikes.
Red-light cameras have been around for more than 40 years, but they've only gained widespread popularity in the past decade. Police forces all over the world claim that these systems are a great addition to their communities. They serve as a deterrent against traffic violations, and they help police keep track of the worst offenders. Additionally, they are a good source of government revenue. It doesn't cost much to maintain the system once it's installed, and it works 24 hours a day, seven days a week, systematically catching violators and sending out revenue-generating traffic tickets that are really hard to contest.Columbus Ohio Deputy Safety Director George Speaks said the study shows the cameras have reduced the number of drivers running red lights by nearly 63 percent, and the numbers of accidents at those intersections by 47 percent.
Critics have called the cameras a money-making device more than a safety tool. Other argue that it infringes on their civil liberties. I think thou protest too much. You are breaking the law, no liberty for you, and you should pay.
I would advocate we should install cameras and spike sticks at stop signs to flatten the tires of motorists that fail to come to a complete STOP at STOP signs. Forget the fines, how about the bill for 4 news tires as a deterrent.
People NOT stopping at Stop Signs was actually my fourth overall PET PEEVE from April 24, 2006.
Why do we have CAMERAS at CONVENIENCE STORES, at ATMs and at BANKS? Probably because people were breaking the law and robbing people at these places.
Why do we have CAMERAS at TOLL PLAZAS? Probably because people were passing the through the tolls without paying.
So answer me this Einstein, why do we need CAMERAS at INTERSECTIONS? It is because PEOPLE DON’T STOP AT RED LIGHTS.
If you could take a pill to reduce your risk of cancer by 47 percent, would you take the pill?
We can reduce the number of traffic violations by 47 percent and prevent accidents and deaths by installing a camera. Let’s do it and let’s do it NOW.
Stop PEEVING me about your civil liberties, YOU ARE BREAKING THE LAW.
Labels: Pet Peeve
posted by J. Jay @ 7:45 PM
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2 Comments:
Are you trying to put car insurance companies out of business?
They should put red light districts in every town.
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