Red Light Cameras are a tax, according to Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta. He is introducing a bill to suspend Suffolk County’s red light programs. Recently, a Suffolk County report showed that automobile accidents have increased at 44 of the 100 intersections where red light cameras were installed, and that accidents with injuries more than…
DetailsRed Light Cameras on Long Island are in the news again. Newsday’s sunday cover story was about the number of red light summonses issued by Suffolk County in 2012. The headline says it all: “Revenue Down“. As many suspect, it seems that the powers that be are at least as interested in the revenue brought…
DetailsWe posted back in May about the use of red light cameras on Long Island. Last week Newsday published an article that highlighted a few Long Island motorists’ recent experiences with red light cameras. One reader, Elene Contegiacomo of New Hyde Park, successfully beat a red light ticket in court with the help of her…
DetailsOne more unwelcome result of the Great Recession is the proliferation of red light cameras. Municipalities throughout the country are using these cameras to raise revenues, although their stated purpose is to improve safety on the roads. Some studies have shown that these cameras are actually increasing both the number and severity of motor vehicle…
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