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To: LindyBill who wrote (141763)	10/5/2005 11:20:47 AM
From: John Carragher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 794011

Red-light camera program is effective By Leslie Blakey and Ralph Inzunza April 29, 2004 The second time was the charm for the San Diego red-light camera program. A recent city manager's report shows the reactivated red-light photo enforcement program has been a success on every front. Accidents due to red-light running have dramatically decreased at intersections with cameras, the revamped program addresses previous management concerns and community input is actively encouraged. Mounting evidence continues to prove photo enforcement saves both lives and money. Since last June when the city began installing cameras at five sites, there have been no crashes due to red-light running at those intersections. There were nine accidents in the previous 12 months at those locations. After San Diego suspended the use of red-light cameras in June 2001, a state auditor's report based on four months of data showed red-light crashes increased 14 percent citywide and 30 percent at intersections where red-light cameras had been operating. San Diego's experience is plain for all to see: With cameras, crashes decreased; without cameras, they increased. only statistics i could find based on google and ask jeeves and philly.com searches. i got to believe they say lives. plus let the city or town make money i just came back from haircut and several cars and trucks all ran red lights. I only wish we had cameras to fine them.