March 19, 2010
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Red-Light Cameras to Curb Pedestrian Injury
From 2006 to 2008, 107 pedestrians were killed on the roads in Connecticut. In 2008, the number rose to 37 fatalities -- up from 32 the previous year. The most dangerous road for pedestrians in Connecticut was cited to be US-1, Boston Post Road. Some Connecticut advocacy groups fault the "Right Turn on Red" law, which was enacted in 1975. This law made it permissible for drivers to turn right at red lights unless there was a sign specifying otherwise.
Red-Light Legislation
In response to the number of pedestrian fatalities in intersections in Connecticut, the Connecticut legislature is attempting to pass a law that would provide red light cameras to monitor certain roads. Drivers who are caught running red lights would get tickets mailed to them instead of the usual face-to-face interaction with police officers drivers are used to. The argument seems to center around that shift-- should police be able to ticket drivers without having been there to see the violation? Doesn't this remove some element of humanity? Or does it just reinforce accountability and responsibility?
Proponents cite the fatality statistics as a reason the law is necessary. Others look to similar laws enacted in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and 400 other municipalities in the United States. They say that red light cameras would act as a deterrent so that drivers would know they may get caught for running red lights. Opponents of the bill say that the red light cameras will be too expensive for municipalities in Connecticut. The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut has taken a stance against the bill, arguing that it violates citizens' privacy and due process rights.
Consult an Attorney
If you have any questions about Connecticut's Red-Light bill and how it may affect you and your claim if passed, please speak to an experienced attorney in your area.
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