tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post2006206406207589272..comments2024-03-25T20:06:39.794-05:00Comments on Grits for Breakfast: Urban Affairs to hear Isett's red-light camera banGritsforbreakfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-78245845041016665752007-03-25T10:25:00.000-05:002007-03-25T10:25:00.000-05:00Regarding "Drivers have a natural instince to avoi...Regarding "Drivers have a natural instince to avoid being hit or hitting someone" - - I could not disagree more!<BR/><BR/>I see way too many drivers clearly risking their lives as well as mine, in a effort to get a 5 second jump on the rest of the drivers on the road!<BR/><BR/>However, I do agree that enforcement is about big money. RLCs are evil and I hope that they are removed.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421422036407185508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-21770853342465103532007-03-25T02:03:00.000-05:002007-03-25T02:03:00.000-05:00George Carlin once said, "Cop didn't see it, I did...George Carlin once said, "Cop didn't see it, I didn't do it."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-62638572332707219282007-03-21T09:54:00.000-05:002007-03-21T09:54:00.000-05:00It is indeed all about money. Drivers have a natu...It is indeed all about money. Drivers have a natural instince to avoid being hit or hitting someone. We all observe safety when driving. Traffic enforcement that is directly related to safety is very rare.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-26897240575505224792007-03-20T20:52:00.000-05:002007-03-20T20:52:00.000-05:00Short version - It is all about money. Most traffi...Short version - It is all about money. Most traffic enforcement is all about money, big money. It is big money for the local government and the insurance companies who get to jack up your rates. Also people will slam on the brakes if they think they may get tagged by the red light cam and cause a pile up. This is not rocket science.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-12733952289399780312007-03-20T17:16:00.000-05:002007-03-20T17:16:00.000-05:00Two responses. First, I think you mischaracterize ...Two responses. First, I think you mischaracterize many red light runners, or at least paint with too broad a brush (no compunction, etc.). There is only an element of intent in a subset of red lights run (how large a subset is a matter of debate), not all of them. Second, the vast number of superior alternatives is the main reason not to do red light cameras. See <A HREF="http://huevosrancherostx.blogspot.com/2006/11/city-council-approves-red-light-camera.html" REL="nofollow">the discussion here</A>. If cities were worried about public safety, they'd try engineering solutions first, but they're mostly worried about revenue, so we get Robo-Fines. best,Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-53439785980015822962007-03-20T16:06:00.000-05:002007-03-20T16:06:00.000-05:00Even if your reasons are good. how can society sto...Even if your reasons are good. how can society stop those who feel no compunction about not obeying basic rules that make it possible for people to live in civilized society. There are certain basics that prevent anarchy, obeying traffic laws is one of them. Those who intentionally run stop signs or red lights must be trained somehow. In a daily commute of 30 minutes each way, I see at least 5 cars blatantly run red lights. What is your alternative? There may be more rearend collisions, but that is better than being broadsided by a car speeding through a light.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com