Political Bloviation

 They’re considering installing traffic light camera just down the street from me. One would hope that a study of the issue by a neutral third parties would give pause to the Hillsborough county government. But republican controlled government don’t need no stinking facts to make a decision.

Scientific American: Counterproductive Cameras At Traffic Lights
Cameras that catch drivers who blow through red lights are there to improve safety, by discouraging light running. But such cameras actually increase the likelihood of car crashes. Because more drivers jam on the breaks in an attempt to make a late stop at red-light camera intersections. That’s the finding of a study done by researchers at the University of South Florida College of Public Health.

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