The primary goal of red light cameras is to greatly curb the number of motorists who run red lights, especially at high traffic intersections. This would in turn lead to fewer accidents, and therefore fewer injuries and deaths. How are the results so far?  Personally, I'm a bit more on the conservative side when I approach these monitored intersections. I'm not one to try to run red lights anyway, but now, as soon as a light turns yellow I'm immediately going for the break. I'd rather spend my $75 elsewhere.

According to a report, a Texas senator has authored a bill that would make red light cameras a thing of the past. In fact, this bill has already cleared the senate and is making its way to the Texas House of Representatives. Republican Senator Bob Hall said studies have shown that these camera systems as a whole do not improve overall traffic safety.

Hall adds that these red light cameras are a violation of a citizen's due process since the person accused of running a red light is not allowed to face their accuser.

A photo of the vehicle running the red light is taken and then a ticket with a fine of $75 is sent to the vehicle's owner and Hall says that is not the way it should be handled.

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