Why N.J. Drivers Should Be Seeing Red Over Red-Light Cameras

Date: Jul 06 2012

Filed under: Government

red light camera“Smile! You’re on Candid Camera!”

This old tag line, first aired on American radio (if you can believe it) in 1947, has taken on a new meaning in America, as states across the land have begun installing red-light cameras at their traffic intersections. Ostensibly an invention aimed at preventing accidents, these cameras have morphed into revenue generators for states and municipalities. Through the magic of technology — voila! — instant traffic tickets, and no paychecks for policemen…

Why N.J. Drivers Should Be Seeing Red Over Red-Light Cameras originally appeared on DailyFinance.com on 2012-07-05T13:28:00Z.

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