Hello and welcome to my new website. This website is dedicated to news and information regarding Canton, Ohio’s new red light and speed cameras. These cameras ignite very strong feelings on both sides. There are studies that “prove” that red light and speed cameras cause a decrease in accidents. There are studies that “prove” that red light cameras increase accidents. I think that the truth is somewhere in between. It seems to me that the studies prove what the group paying for the study wants it to prove.
No matter what your feelings are about the red light cameras and speed cameras, one thing is for sure, these red light and speed cameras make fortune for cash strapped cities. The contractor that Canton, Ohio has entered into an agreement with is Redflex Traffic Systems. The politicians in Canton, Ohio keep saying that the cameras are about safety only, but the money is hard to ignore. These red light cameras in city after city have become a huge revenue stream. There are cities that have been caught shortening the yellow lights at intersections with red light cameras. We will see if Canton, Ohio does the same, or if they take the high road.
Be sure to visit Canton Red Light Cameras again for the latest red light and speed camera news in the Canton area. Leave a comment about your feelings on the cameras. I really have not made up my mind on the cameras. I think that the actions of the politicians and police will determine whether the red light cameras are viewed as a good thing or a bad thing. One thing is for sure, I know that they will bring thousands of new tax dollars to the City of Canton.