Installing red-light cameras is supposed to discourage people from running red lights and increase safety. However, several cities were caught shortening yellow-light times to INCREASE the number of people running red-lights to make money. Doing this actually DECREASES safety, because more drivers are forced to slam on their brakes which promotes rear-end collisions.
And people wonder why I am so cynical…
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Somehow I’m not surprised. :/
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