National Motorists Association Blog

The NMA has been contending that red-light cameras (RLCs) are a detriment to motorist safety for many years. People, both in the media and in the general public, often dismiss this claim as opinion, suggest that there isn’t enough data available yet, ask why we support people who run red lights (we don’t), or write […]

The National Motorists Association and its members know that engineering solutions are the real way to prevent red-light violations and accidents at problematic intersections. In fact, we are willing to wager $10,000 to prove that engineering will work better than ticket cameras. The revenue from ticket cameras serves as a reward to cities that fail […]

In Santa Cruz, California, a red-light camera has taken on a life of its own.  The camera, installed last month at an intersection near the mall, is suffering from a serious glitch. The camera has begun flashing sporadically, startling drivers and panicking others. According to Police Chief Richard Ehle, “it’s going nuts.” The camera, which […]

 1) Ticket cameras do not improve safety. Despite the claims of companies that sell ticket cameras and provide related services, there is no independent verification that photo enforcement devices improve highway safety, reduce overall accidents, or improve traffic flow. Believing the claims of companies that sell photo enforcement equipment or municipalities that use this equipment […]