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re: Red light cameras
Posted on 5/13/19 at 3:52 pm to Smart Post
Posted on 5/13/19 at 3:52 pm to Smart Post
quote:I explained in an earlier post, but I'll repeat.
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?
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.
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Posted on 5/13/19 at 4:04 pm to Korkstand
Are you at all familiar with how an automated, traffic signal controller operates?
Explain to me how you are going to determine a potential red light runner (approach velocity vs distance)in a way that holds all traffic for a time that doesn't become problematic. That's effectively what an ALL-RED interval already does. However, it has been shown that beyond 2.0s drivers become doubtful of the controllers operation and begin advancing….
This idea you propose would extend a 2.0s ALL-RED in most cases which studies show some cars would then still advance.
Explain to me how you are going to determine a potential red light runner (approach velocity vs distance)in a way that holds all traffic for a time that doesn't become problematic. That's effectively what an ALL-RED interval already does. However, it has been shown that beyond 2.0s drivers become doubtful of the controllers operation and begin advancing….
This idea you propose would extend a 2.0s ALL-RED in most cases which studies show some cars would then still advance.
This post was edited on 5/13/19 at 4:05 pm
Posted on 5/13/19 at 4:07 pm to Korkstand
quote:
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.
That's a good idea, but is this coupled with eliminating any punitive action against the red-light runner?
If so, then this gives red-light runners carte blanche to run lights with impunity, without fear of anyone entering the intersection.
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