Red Light Cameras

Living in New York City, I can tell you that there are new red light cameras going up everyday. For all those that don't know what a red light camera is, they're the cameras that will take a picture of your license plate if you run a red light.

While much can be said that no one should be driving through a red light, I find that there are times when I end up on the middle of an intersection as the light turns red. Usually caused by traffic (gotta love the big NYC!). The real issue I have is when I see the light turning yellow and I'm making the decision of if its safe to stop or should I proceed through the intersection, I find myself thinking "Is is one of those intersections with a red light camera?". This just makes no sense, because if the safest thing to do is proceed through the intersection, I should do it and not worry about a ticket.

So do these things really make the world safer? Or is it just a great way to increase revenue?

Check out this article, as it may change the way you think about these cameras:
Red Light Camera Article