North Carolina’s foray into red-light cameras some years ago was among the cases studied by researchers trying to determine if the technology increased highway safety. The conclusion:
“The rigorous studies clearly show red-light cameras don’t work,” said lead author Barbara Langland-Orban, professor and chair of health policy and management at the University of South Florida College of Public Health. “Instead, they increase crashes and injuries as drivers attempt to abruptly stop at camera intersections.”
