Efforts are underway to rectify what some see as just one big mistake. In what is gearing up to be a heated debate on how things were dealt with in the past, and how they should be dealt with in the future. …
New Jersey State Senator Michael J. Doherty is taking action to prohibit the use of traffic light cameras to identify and ticket drivers – something previously prohibited in NJ.
Commonly known as “red light cameras”, the devices have grown in popularity throughout New Jersey since 2008 when the legislature allowed their installation in the state. Back in 1992, NJ was one of the states that explicitly banned the use of the traffic cameras, and the Doherty’s proposing to once again add NJ’s name to the list of states prohibiting the use of “red light cameras”.
Looking to garner public support, Doherty has started a petition NJ residents can sign at SenateNJ.com.
Opponents of red light cameras argue that their main purpose is to act as a revenue stream by issuing tickets; and supporters of red light cameras argue that they reduce traffic accidents.
There seems to be enough contradictory evidence with various studies reflecting opposing views. Some studies have shown a decrease in accidents, some have shown an increase in accidents, and some studies have shown no change at all. ( Red Light Cameras Wikipedia)
Links:
State Senator Doherty Press Release
State Senator Doherty’s Petition
Red Light Cameras – How They Work
Red Light Cameras- Wikipedia