This was a study by the Virginia Department of Transportation to support the continued use of cameras in the state. It was presented in December 2004.
However, the information in the study actually shows red light camera intersections to be more dangerous. The study showed a definite increase in rear-end crashes and only a possible decrease in angle crashes. It also showed an increase in total injury crashes.
To review the entire study, click here.
Despite years of evidence showing that ticket camera companies don't care about safety and will do anything for a buck, there are few tricks that the average driver often fails to notice. You can help expose them.
The NMA opposes the use of red light cameras and proposes engineering solutions as the real fix for intersections with high accident rates.
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