California doesn't always lead the way in repealling dumb legisltion.
Remember 55 mph?
Texas now has legislation in process to outlaw traffic light cameras
for a long list of reasons, but most critically is that traffic safety
studies by several states and univerisites have concluded there is no
resulting safety benefit. In fact, some data suggests that safety may
be compromised in the scenario where an overly-obedient citizen who
mearly mis-judged the light slams on the brakes just to be safe!
If you love driving and want to see safety issues addressed with
thoughtful, effective, efficient solutions rather than the more typical
politically correct, yet ineffective legislation we end up with, I
encourage you to check out the National Motorist Association. I don't
agree with 100% of their postitons, but they are right on the money
more often than not.
http://www.motorists.org/index.html
Stephen Waybright
--- csx2282@sonic.net wrote:
> I'm definitely with Steve on this one, having been the victem of an
> uninsured, unlicensed red light runner. Result- totaled car at mine
> and
> my insurance company's expense.
>
> I've even seen muni buses run red lights and not just once, but many
> times!
>
> It may be a great revenue generator, but if it cuts down on the
> number of
> jerks running red lights, I can live with it.
>
> And Steve is right. This law has been in effect in CA for ages. It
> just
> hadn't been enforced until red light running became such an big issue
> during rush hour traffic, particulrly in urban areas.
>
> Roland
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