Arizona Red Light Camera’s
An anti-photo enforcement group fell short of finding the signatures needed to get their proposal on November ballot. Their goal is to have Arizona voters approve the ending of camera’s used at intersections to catch red light runners.
In a 2009 poll 80% of Arizonan’s polled favored having intersection camera’s, which are designed to catch red-light runners. Tucson claims that the camera’s have reduced excessive speeding at some intersections by up to 90%.
Similarly, Mesa has seen red light violations decrease by 45%. Near one Mesa Junior High School the city has seen speeding decrease signifincantly. Prior to the camera’s installation, violators were allegedly traveling well past posted speed limits in the school area.
There is little doubt anti-camera groups will continue their efforts to have the measure put before voters. That may happen, but not in 2010.