Logic dictates that we will see a reduction of "t-bones" thanks to the cameras because people are now stopping sooner on the red lights. However, this increases the "rear enders" because the person in back says, "yes, we can make it", and the on in front says, "no, we can't". Personally over the years, I have seen where I have gone through some yellow lights and thought that I was too late and one or more cars followed me. I would like to see statistics done for the lights that have the "countdown timer". I bet those will show a significant drop in accidents. I honestly believe the red light cameras are there for the money and nothing else. They do cause accidents especially the "rear enders" due to that difference of opinion that I stated above. I wonder if those involved can sue the towns if they can prove the cameras caused the accident, hmmmm.

REALLY they needed studies to tell you this was going to happen....?

Guess the bottom line is that the camaras do not make things safer but are in effect just a form of road tax. How about we lable the intersections as dangerous and let people pay closer attention to the cars on the road.

To show you where this is going a friend got a speeding ticket from a camera cell.

Scott Pezzaras and Juan Bellu would like to thank you all of you the cameras caught.....

The light cameras which really bug me, have changed my driving, I have to pay attention t the cameras as well as the lights. For instance, I will no venture into an intersection to turn during a green light for fear of getting caught out there and getting a ticket, so I stop at the corners holding up traffic as I now wait until I see its all clear with enough time to make the turn while the light is still green. I also feel that the cameras are there to generate revenue. I understand the camera owners get the lions share of the revenue. The cameras have changed my driving

Well I am a very cheap individual and as soon as the light turns yellow i slam my brakes on so as to avoid a ticket. So much for safety!

^^^must admit, I do that too^^^ I try not to, but it has happened a couple of times by accident. Sometimes trying hard to obey the rules, breaks other rules...so maybe the system is broken.

That said, I did not get a ticket yet. ;>

why not put the countdown timers next to the light so it can be seen more easily from further away

Want to rid the town of these camera robbing thieves ? Then rid the town of any official in favor of them.

Heil Hitler. If only the Gestapo had these back in the day of National Socialism. First they fine you then they kill you.

I am NOT going to get one of these money making tickets! So, if it is starting to turn yellow, and I am close to it, I am slamming on the brakes. I suggest if you see a big black pickup around one of these lights, keep your distance.

Put a timer in seconds to count down when the light will change so we know as we approach. Oh..that won't make any money.

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red light camera is the best idea. Helps generate money for the state,cut back on the major crashes and injuries and showed us that no matter what safety thing you put out there...the typical idiots will still be on the road and will cry about the cameras

OK folks the realproblem is people do no tknow how to drive anymore especially here in NJ (as proof by highest insurance raets & ACCIDENT rates in the country) If you read the drivers manual you studied when you took the drivers test "a Yellow light menas stop if you can safely" it does not mean hit the gas to speed thru 5 seconds after it changes red. as for the rear-end collisons that goes back to tailgating or following too close another basic driving rule. Also you are supposed to come to a atop before you make a right on red not wizz thru at 20 mph. This is why NJ drivers (anyone from staen island to just the other side of philly) are ticketed at a much higher rate when they go out of state.

I find it interesting that the study shows an increase in rear enders, an some folks here state they slam their brakes on. Hmmmmm ??? Avoid a $85 ticket for $4000 of damage to your car. Hmmmm ??? I'm sure the insurance agents love these cameras.Hmmm ???

Don't forget the sales tax on all those damaged cars at the body shop. FOLLOW the money !!!!! Oh the rabbit hole goes very deep.