Red Light Traffic Cameras

As each year passes mankind has become increasingly proficient within the world of electronics. Man’s unique brilliance has enriched the lives of many, with inventions like electricity and automobiles. Unfortunately, there are some creations that have caused the human race more harm than good. The red light traffic cameras are one of the many inventions humankind has created that has not been beneficial to society as a whole. In theory, the idea of a camera capturing someone running a red light, and bringing him or her to justice sounds outstanding. However, in practice, these red light cameras have cost the United States millions of dollars and have resulted in creating more automobile accidents. For starters, there is a wide range of models and styles of traffic cameras that are at a state’s disposal, each one differs in cost. That being said, the average red light traffic camera cost a state roughly, anywhere from 50,000 to 60,000 dollars just for the camera alone (Center of Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). In addition, the installation fees for installing a red light traffic camera are roughly 25,000 dollars, and that does not include the maintenance (Center of Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). To better elaborate, when a red light camera requires updating or repairs, which is
To better elaborate, in 2014, there was a study conducted by the Chicago Tribune, which found that red light traffic cameras overall have caused an increase in daily accidents by 5% (Kedmey, 2014). Although, 15% of all collisions that occur at right angles decreased 22% and all rear-end accidents increased (Kedmey, 2014). This increase, for the most part, has to do with individuals slamming on their brakes to avoid becoming a victim of a red light traffic camera