Reply #13: It is a revenue generator, and also a step towards privatization of our police forces

[MadHound]

When you get tagged by a camera, part of the money goes to the local jurisdiction, the city, county, whatever. However a larger part goes to a private company, the ones who put up the cameras.

Meanwhile it has been found that cities will shorten their yellow light cycle to help catch people. But worst of all is the increase in rear end collisions as people now tend to slam on their brakes, even when the light is turning yellow. Fewer light runners, more accidents, and more money going to private companies. What a concept:puke: