The Dallas Texas red light cameras are working so well (a 50% reduction in infractions) the city is rethinking it’s strategy on their usage and the deployment of more cameras. The city is now considering stopping its planned roll out of more cameras, or shutting down the cameras on a rotating basis.
The Dallas Morning News reports:
Initial gross revenue estimates for the red light camera system during Dallas’ 2007-08 fiscal year were $14.8 million, according to city records. The latest estimate? About $6.2 million. City Manager Mary Suhm on Friday estimated net revenue will fall $4.1 million under initial estimates.
Dallas Morning News continues by quoting Dallas City Council member Angela Hunt:
“The idea of the red-light cameras is that they’ll be used as a revenue generator instead of being implemented for public safety purposes. It’s imperative that the council review this program, especially when the results don’t align with the initial performance projections.”
If your city or town has red light cameras, remember they are most likely there to generate revenue and have nothing to with making the streets safer for the motoring public.
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