The Editor,
Re. “More red light cameras just another government cash grab” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Aug. 22).
I completely disagree with the letter to the editor referring to the expansion of red light cameras at high-crash intersections as a cash cow. I think red light cameras will change behaviours and save lives.
Additionally, I hope the provincial government brings back speed cameras because I see very little traffic enforcement and, as a result, I see drivers greatly exceeding the maximum speed limits.
The previous government was irresponsible when it increased limits on the roads like the Coquihalla because I believe this has just led to increased carnage.
It is a horrible irony that a driver who runs a red light puts their own life at less risk than the person they hit because red light runners of T-bone the car proceeding on a green light.
Last week’s letter writer has nothing to fear from traffic cameras if he actually adheres to the law. What a novel concept that is!
With these simple tools, hopefully drivers will become less aggressive and this will result in fewer crashes, saving lives and dollars. These are great goals for government.
Darlene Heath, Coquitlam
