Red Light Cameras Critical to Public Safety, MU Traffic Researcher Finds
*Evaluation of numerous automated traffic studies indicate safety benefits outweigh drawbacks*
COLUMBIA, Mo. — As automated traffic monitoring systems such as red light cameras keep a law enforcement “eye” on the streets across the country, many drivers accuse city governments of installing the monitors as a way to generate revenue. New research from the University of Missouri says the safety benefits of automated traffic monitoring systems far outweigh the potential for abuse. (more…)