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Originally Posted by slowmover
Across the US yellow lights have been shortened with the connivance of politicians and bureaucrats looking for private sector higher paying jobs. As a result, accidents went up. A cry went up from the astro-turf wilderness about the slaughter on our roads. Ergo, cameras and huge revenues.
In Canada the yellow light was lengthened slightly, and there is a momentary pause before the lights change to the next configuration. Accident reduction.
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Exactly, cameras make revenue, not safety.
Extending the yellow light duration is the most effective way of increasing safety. Period.