Undoubtedly controversial, red-light cameras have been active in Tampa for the past month, and in that time city officials say nearly 4,000 (3,951 to be precise) warnings were issued to motorists who ran such red-lights at the intersections where they've assembled in the city's limits.
But as Tuesday, motorists who continue to violate the law at such intersections will be receiving an unwelcome piece of mail shortly afterward, with a $158 ticket inside. That's the cost for going thru such a light.
“We have been educating residents on the dangers of red light running and explaining the camera process,” said Mayor Bob Buckhorn. “The goal of this program is to enhance road safety and modify driver behavior. These cameras will help save innocent lives.”
No issue seems to divide a community up as do red-light cameras.
