Longer Yellow Lights, Fewer Accidents (Less Ticket Revenue)
The Missouri Department of Transportation has lengthened yellow lights at some intersections, resulting in a dramatic reduction in red light camera violations. By allowing more time for intersections to clear, opportunities for collisions are reduced.
In Arnold, Missouri, violations dropped from 709 to 17 by adding 1.5 seconds to the duration of yellow lights. Assuming fines of $100 per violation, ticket revenues decreased from $70,900 to $1,700.
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