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…

Here’s a link to the article on TechDirt.