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Article: State Audit of California Red Light Camera Programs Confirms Effectiveness in Reducing Crashes; National Campaign Applauds Endorsement of Photo Enforcement.
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- PR Newswire
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- July 23, 2002
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WASHINGTON -- The California Board of Audits has completed its review of red light camera programs in California, finding the programs to be effective in reducing red light running crashes. "Statewide collision data indicates a 10 percent drop in accidents caused by motorists running red lights in areas with red light cameras compared to no change in the number of accidents in other areas," the report says. The report also notes that red light running crashes have increased 14 percent in San Diego since the camera program was suspended last year.
"Red light running is a reckless and preventable traffic safety menace and red light cameras provide a solution that ...