The “Water Cooler” is a feature on Claycord.com where we ask you a question or provide a topic, and you talk about it.
The “Water Cooler” will be up Monday-Friday at noon.
Today’s question:
QUESTION: Do you think our local cities in Claycord should install red light cameras at all intersections to make people think twice before running a red light?
Talk about it….
35 comments
No, because it would impact the people of color the most and Diane Becton would just throw out all of these cases in the sake of fairness.
Wow! On so many levels.
Besides the DA would not be involved with traffic cases….
Chris, so true. And of course a WOKE reply was so quickly written.
“Besides the DA would not be involved with traffic cases….”
Typical leftist thinking that the use of such cameras would be restricted to traffic cases.
With all the altered license plates I’m seeing, those people would probably still run red lights. Cameras would probably be stolen. Catch n release CA is cultivating an entire generation of free range criminals. Who have little fear they’ll ever see inside of a Court room or be incarcerated.
while i agree with @C, we should sadly have them as the police aren’t there, due to them retiring and the politicians turning a blind eye the “mad max” country we are becoming
No. Red light cameras are not about public safety, they’re about generating more revenue, not only for the city, but for the corporation that operates the cameras. When cameras are installed, there will be more people slamming on their brakes to avoid a ticket with the potential of causing more accidents. There have been many studies done on the pros and cons of red light cameras. Some studies showed a 40% increase in traffic accidents involving injury.
Ding ding ding, we have a winner. Correct!
Sure, and traffic accidents are never ever caused by people running red lights and driving recklessly.
I recall they don’t work wherever installed. Since the intent is profit for the camera company, there are constitutional issues, and cases have been argued. Maybe a Claycordian can shed light on this.
Often, the yellow light timing is reduced to increase revenue, which adds more risks to driving.
It is unfortunate people treat our roads as speedways, but putting Orwellian cameras to enrich foreign investors isn’t the solution, even if certain politicians may think so.
I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Fine by me! I usually go ahead and stop when the light first turns yellow.
Wonder what CPD thinks of the idea?
So…if it doesn’t affect you, you’re not concerned with how others are affected?
No. They are a money-making scam primarily for the camera company and secondarily for the city. Also, it’s a safety issue as drivers are known to speed up excessively in order to avoid being in the intersection when the camera would be triggered.
Is it really worth the investment/cost?,….Think it would be a waste of money.
People are going to still run red lights, because it’s what they do.
NO. Only law abiding Joe Lunchbox will have to pay when they slip up. Those with connections or those without license, tags or insurance will never pay.
Just like all the dark limo windows, roller skate tires sticking out and other things we see everyday that people get away with. It just make everyone have less respect for the laws
No.
If you’re a crazy leftist you get off – cuz….equity
You live in Danville, you will get off – cuz…you know the judge or the County Supervisor
You are a general hardworking, contributing member of society. They will fine the absolute beejeesus out of you.
That’s a hard question. I really think at each signal one should exercise their faculties .. as if at a stop sign. Look both ways.. then proceed when safe. We are getting more surveillance as the days get closer to “big brother”.On one hand,the city would take in a lot of money, as there are so many people going through red lights. But on the other hand…cameras everywhere…..hmmmm
No
if the DA and her no prosecutions agenda are still being accepted by the newscum
then no
let the streets go into chaos
the voters approved legal theft
the voters approve bums breaking their car windows without reprisal
the voters over tax themselves
3 gas taxes a measure V and (Q a temporary tax that the voters doubled and made permanent ) lol …raised bridge tolls and fired the toll takers …now paid school tax even though schools were closed but gave 7 billion dollars to open them for 8 weeks
let the people rot in chaos
get what you voted for now like it
….by the way put your mask on and wait in line
and no more pudding
….how can you have more pudding if ya dawnt clean the streets
get what ya want and still complaining
cant have safe streets if you legalize crime …doh
YOU CANT HAVE LAW AND ORDER when you accept riots and burning of the flag and businesses
what do you think this is
AMERICA
ENJOY KOMIFORNIA
this is what you wanted
I hear Uhall has a one way out of state promotion.
Actually, one-way rentals OUT of California are crazy expensive. You can rent a truck to come back to California for next to nothing, though. It’s a supply and demand thing.
What for. There are a number of cities now now ewnforcing these infractions to help alleviate potential bad encounters. I was broadsided last Sunday by a person who ran a red light, no ticket issused. So what is the point.
What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.
I would have to say no to red-light cameras.
Responsible and accountable people simply don’t run red lights.
It’s a matter of character and values.
A camera will not deter people with no character and poor values.
Irresponsible and unaccountable people just don’t care.
Why not? Anything to deter the devil!
Red light cameras would infringe on the right of Californians to break laws. Also they would infringe on California citizens right to act in ways that are a threat to the safety of communities, and the right to behave like immature self centered children.
Yes…I was recently hit by someone that ran a red light. When I pointed out that there were cameras at that intersection, the police said they likely don’t record. Would save time and effort trying to contact witnesses to accidents if it is on video and would help accurately determine fault.
See what happens?
Buy a dash cam today.
They are pretty inexpensive.
… no big brother
Yes. My sister was hit by a car in the middle of a crosswalk because the driver was trying to get through the light. She was walking her dog.
The driver says she did not see her.
Cameras are a lazy solution. How about having the Police write $4000 tickets to the arrogant a$$es who run red lights? When the front tires enter the intersection on a red light, that should cost the driver a mandatory minimum $4000, each offense, no exceptions.
No. I oppose monitoring of the (once free) citizen, who dares to venture outside, by a government.
YES I have never seen so many runners in my life. And one of these days someone is going to lose there life.
No, but we should stop tailgaters and aggressive drivers.
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