Program to Catch Philly Red-Light Runners Extended

December 14, 2007

A program in Philadelphia that uses cameras installed atop traffic signals to photograph motorists who run red lights would be extended to 2011 under a bill passed by the House 135-57.

A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that the number of motorists running red lights at two particularly dangerous intersections using the cameras decreased by 96 percent since the program began in 2005.

The bill goes to Gov. Ed Rendell, who said Wednesday he will sign it.

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  • December 22, 2007 at 8:25 am
    wudchuck says:
    well, to me, it still shows that if you loan your vehicle out - your are still responsible. afterall, if your friend borrowed your vehicle and got into an accident, does not ... read more
  • December 19, 2007 at 9:53 am
    Curious says:
    My husband had the 'good fortune' of receiving one of these type citations in Georgia, so we were privy to the pictures and video, neither of which provided proof of who was d... read more
  • December 15, 2007 at 8:30 am
    wudchuck says:
    well, 96 percent drop! wonder how many other accidents at other lights would not have been caused, only if people stop trying to beat the light. apparently it has provided g... read more

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