Got Caught By a Red Light Camera?
Well, if you are a South Dakota resident and have SD plates, worry no more. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/3/editorial-three-cheers-for-south-dakota/
Forum Discussion
3oaks wrote:
I don't see anything wrong with red light cameras or electronic speed recording devices as long as they are calibrated accurately. Just obey the traffic laws and they will be a non issue. :R
The more important issue is are the speed limits and signal timings set correctly.
I'm a traffic engineer and set both (I haven't done cameras as the states I typicaly work in don't allow them).
If you set a speed limit too low, you actually increase the probability of crashes.
Likewise there are nationally accepted formulas for setting yellow/all red intervals. Setting them consistently allows motorists to react consistently and largely eliminates any arguements about drivers being unable to stop.
When used properly, these devices provide a margin for error (ie: no ticket is issued for 56 in a 55.
