Red Light and Speeding Cameras:
Safety Device or Revenue Generator
Final Essay
Alejandra Le
English 1280-3
Mrs. Webster
November 11, 2013
Red Light and Speeding Cameras: Safety Device or Revenue Generator
Many motorists are against traffic cameras because it is believed they are only there to collect revenue and make life difficult. Traffic safety is an issue that has been highly implemented, and there have been many modernizations to execute safe driving. Studies show red light and speeding cameras teach motorists to drive with caution, allows streets to be safe for children and other pedestrians, prevents collisions, and gives …show more content…
Many motorists argue that with every citation that is given out, points are immediately added to motorists licenses, thus raising their insurance rates. Proponents argue that traffic cameras exist for the safety of drivers and pedestrians; they are responsible for the decrease in collisions and making sure pedestrians are not getting mowed over by reckless drivers. Supporters say the function of the cameras have nothing to do with a drivers insurance rate rising (De Bose). In any case, if traffic cameras affected the motorists insurance rate, red-light and speeding cameras would help lower their insurance rate by reducing the amount of collisions the driver is involved …show more content…
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