How do red light camera's work?

Originally Posted by jambo

I'm personally Pro Red light cameras, I think people jump far too many reds and I've had some very close calls over the years with people not just nipping through as the light goes red (Which I've done many a time) but going through lights that have been red for 5 seconds or so

If there are lights that change quickley on your route, slow down as you aproach them, a speed limit s intended as a guide (although is now enforced as gospel) there are bits on my ride to work I wouldn't do 30mph as it's unafe, and bits where I see no problem doing 40 or more in 30.

I am very pro red light cameras, I think if they invested more in these than speed cameras they might actually improve road saftey rather than just generating revenue.

I was taught (bike and car) to always slow down when approaching lights even when green.

Unfortunately most people in this country think an amber light means "go on gas it you'll make that" (we've all done it).

Amber means "STOP"

http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/signs01.htm

Apologies for the lecture

I've noiced in the London area when watchin the lights they go red and traffic is still going though. Even when I'm pulling out on a green! Its barmey! If I'd have got on the trottle I could easily have rammed them.

red light cameras = generally good except in the isolated cases where you've got a tailgater up your **** and braking would cause an accident

speed cameras = generally bad

nuff sed