No, the cameras are making enough revenue to give idiot politician more money to spend and-or close their budget gaps. The mayor of Wash. DC made it very clear he liked the cameras because of all the money they generate.
If the laws are properly set and the equipment is set up properly, then you are correct. But often there are problems that should be addressed, but they are simply ignored.
At the same time, they are not the cure to the problem either. In fact they do cause other problems. Often the cure to the problem is adjusting the yellow light timing. The only reason that is not done more often is that no money is to be made by doing that.
Why insbreastute RLC's when other solutions don't cause other problems?
True. All the buttholes in office see a way to look like they are doing something for safetys sake when in reality they are just trying to generate more money to spend on their pet projects. They hope that will get them re-elected.
If everyone is doing it, then the limits are set too low or the road is poorly designed. Why blame the victims?
This is exactly why you want to do things that prevent the crash in the first place rather than try to punish the driver after the crash. RLC's are a punish after the fact instead of a preventative measure.
Report Proves RLCs Cause RearEnd Collisions 4000Alex Rodriguez Ok. Let's buttume RLC's sole purpose is revenue generation. What the most simple, practical and easiest way to avoid being a contributor? Wa-f***ing-la. Problem solved. Well... WTF. The "perfect...
I'm doing my part by supporting the NMA who is hoping to fix the problem of cities using RLC's for revenue generation.
I'm a safe driver and I have expectations that the folks in charge of road maintenance and design also do their job properly so that every can safely travel on the roads. Under posted roads and RLC's do not contribute to safety. ---------------- Alex
