Red Light Cameras-Who Voted For It, And Why?

On the heels of a recent stalling of the repeal of red light cameras in New Jersey,

Senator Michael Doherty (R-23) has introduced legislation that eliminates the financial incentive for towns to install red light camera ticketing systems. 

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He said the legislation will test the claims of local officials who say their only interest is the supposed safety benefits that cameras provide, not the hundreds of thousands of dollars in ticket revenues that can be produced by each camera.“Despite growing proof that red light cameras have failed at their primary goal of improving driver safety, local officials continue to defend the cameras,” said Doherty. “It’s clear that many mayors and council members would rather have red light cameras ticket revenues for their budgets than safer roads for our families.”The new legislation, S-2593, would direct towns to deposit all fines collected from violations recorded by red light cameras into the state’s Highway Safety Fund, eliminating the municipal share of red light camera ticket revenues.

The controversial red light camera program was voted on in 2008. At the time many critics felt it was being implemented simply to give contracts to the companies placing the cameras, and a revenue stream for townships. Sean Kean who was an assemblyman In another district voted against the program.
Our own Senator Robert Singer voted Yes, once again proving that special interests always came before the best interests of the citizens of New Jersey.