Study finds that red light cameras cause crashes

A new study in the United States has found that red light cameras may do more harm than good.

Red light cameras significantly increase the risk of crashes at intersections, according to a new study released in the United States.

Researchers at the University of South Florida found that cameras increased crashes and related injuries because drivers were slamming on their brakes to avoid fines, causing rear-end accidents.

They also claim that some red light camera operators in the US have shortened the time that a light flashes orange in an attempt to increase revenue.

“Insufficient (orange) light timings can create a dilemma zone where the distance is too short to stop, yet proceeding into the intersection results in running a red light,” the study says.

The study says a more effective solution would be to increase the amount of time an orange light is displayed and to have a short period when lights in both directions at an intersection are red.

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Study finds that red light cameras cause crashes

Study finds that red light cameras cause crashes

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