[quote name='Access_Denied']Actually, in my area, north of Chicago, the percentage of accidents has gone up because so many people are slamming on their brakes at red lights. There's been multiple stories in the newspaper how they're doing more harm than good. In fact, one town around here has banned them. (I can't remember which town exactly. I want to say Vernon Hills, but that doesn't sound right.)
So in reality, naiku would probably be safer if he didn't slam on the brakes right at the line, and did the normal 'slow roll' to check that it was clear, then go.[/QUOTE]
I'm sure you also heard the tale where certain neighborhoods had the timing of red to yellow reduced once the red-light cameras were installed, thus yielding more "infractions" thus more money in local government coffers. I know the people contend this, but don't believe for a second the cameras are there for anything but revenue.