Washington, Missouri Elects to End Red Light Camera Use Citing Cameras Not Effective in Preventing Auto Injury Accidents

Red light cameras may have some use, but they don't seem to be helping prevent auto injury accidents.  That's the conclusion in Washington, Missouri, after the city council has voted to end a three year program using red light cameras.

 

The cameras will be pulled cameras from two high traffic areas after deciding they weren't producing the results that had been hoped for.  Three years ago, two cameras were installed in town at two different intersections.  One of them, the intersection at Highway 100 and Route 47 has seen 13 less accidents than the prior three year period.  Injury accidents have decreased by 2 in the same measured time but the overall number of actual injuries has increased from 21 to 32.

 

The other, installed at the intersection of Route A and Highway 100 saw accidents drop by 4 to 51 but saw a more significant drop in injuries, dropping from 20 to 9 over the previous 3 years.

 

Here at Roswold Law Group, our experienced Kansas City Auto Injury Attorneys want to encourage all motorists in Kansas and Missouri to take control of this problem.  The best way to avoid serious injury accidents is to avoid distractions, whether it be cell phones, eating an driving and even conversation with passengers.  If you're going out to have a good time, DON'T drink and drive.  It's up to us.  Let's all do our part to keep the roads safe for everyone by practicing safe and attentive driving techniques.

 

If you or someone you love has suffered a serious injury in an accident in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.  Contact the Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyers of Roswold Law Group.

 

With over 15 years of experience in Auto Injury Accidents, we may be able to assist you through this difficult time.  Call today to set up a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim.