re: Red light cameras

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How do you propose stopping a red-light runner from entering an intersection? Zap it with a laser or have metal spikes pop up to blow their tires?

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I explained in an earlier post, but I'll repeat.

First and foremost you DON'T GIVE THE CROSS TRAFFIC A GREEN LIGHT. If it's clear that a vehicle can't stop in time for the red, don't let other cars drive in front of him. This is pretty simple.

Now, since we're talking about full-on T-bone collisions, this means the light-runner is extremely late (not a ticky-tacky split second runner). These are either maniacs doing it intentionally, or people not paying attention. Surely the latter case is MUCH more likely, correct? So like I said earlier, get his/her attention. Flash the red light, make it brighter, blare a train horn. Be proactive in preventing an injury. Will it be 100% effective? No, but it's a billion percent better than letting them cruise right through just to collect a fricking fine.