Advantages+and+Disadvantages

__ **Advantages of Red Light Camera Programs** __

[] The Active Transportation Alliance supports automated red light enforcement programs because they target dangerous locations – intersections. The majority of bike/ped crashes occur at intersections. This is for the City of Chicago.
 * Active Transportation Alliance: In support of automated speed enforcement**

[] An IIHS report finds that 89% of drivers who were aware of the camera programs in their cities... said the cameras have made intersections safer.
 * Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: Attitudes Toward Red Light Camera Enforcement in Cities with Camera Programs**

[] The July 2, 2010 progress report features data that shows, in several instances, there has been a more than 20% reduction in red light injuries and crashes since the implementation of the program.
 * City of Naperville, IL Red Light Enforcement Program Progress report**

[] Senator Pileggi's office announced the State Senate vote approving municipal use of red light camera to improve traffic safety citing the number of lives saved through such programs.
 * Press Release: Senate Approves Bill Permitting Cities to Use Red-Light Cameras to Improve Traffic Safety**

[] The City of Tampa, FL website mentions the high number of crashes that could be prevented when the program is implemented.
 * TAMPA FLORIDA USA municipal government-Stop on Red Tampa website**

[] A Rochester, NY promotional video about if you run a red light, expect a “photo finish.” The public awareness campaign is designed to warn motorists that red light cameras will soon be in operation.
 * City of Rochester | Red Light Camera Traffic Safety Program website**

Newsday (New York ed.) 18 Oct 2011: A.36. Newsday Inc. 06 Nov 2011.
 * Red-light cameras aiding safety**.

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 * ABCNews Report on Red Light Accidents**

=__Disadvantages to Red Light Camera Programs__=

[] The National Motorist Association (NMA) outlines its top ten reasons they object to red light camera programs.
 * National Motorist Association: Objections to Red Light Cameras**

[] The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) expresses their concern with the data collected by red light camera information being used for purposes other than tracking reckless drivers.
 * American Civil Liberties Union: Feature on Red Light Cameras**

[] Article is a blogpost by Clark Howard, resident of who thinks red lights are simply a way for private business installers and cities to make money and fleece the public.
 * Local government, red light camera installers in cahoots | www.clarkhoward.com**

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 * Gibson Traffic Consultants Reports that Traffic Camera has no Safety impact**

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 * Peoria Arizona Public Reporting Video, 100% increase in accidents due to Red-light Camera**