Florida DOT Says Red-Light Cameras Need More Research
Recent Sentinel editorials have requested FDOT to allow the city of Orlando to install automatic cameras at the intersection of Kirkman and Conroy roads because “red-light cameras are a proven deterrent.” Many studies have been performed on these devices with mixed results. Some show improvement. Other studies point to increases in other problems such as rear-end crashes. Further research is essential before allowing red-light cameras on the state road system.
