Title: Red-light cameras
Published: LAObserved.com
Date: Feb.18, 2010
About this cartoon: California's governor has urged cities to increase the use of red-light cameras to catch traffic violators, and many cities are interested. They certainly rake in some revenue. But do they prevent accidents? The studies are decidedly mixed; some reports do show light-running to be decreased... but many show a lot more rear-end collisions as drivers slam on the brakes to avoid very expensive tickets and then get hit from behind by the next car following.