Fort Lauderdale Ticket Attorney: Cities Illegally Shorten Amber Light Cycle
This just in from our Fort Lauderdale Ticket Attorney:
Did you know that Major US cities have been found to have tampered with traffic cameras in order to increase revenue? The length of time that an amber (yellow) light remains illuminated between cycles on a traffic control device varies from state to state. However, when the intersection traffic light is equipped with a camera, the law requires that a specific length of time elapse before shifting from green to red. Nonetheless, several cities throughout the United States have been found to have violated laws in place to protect motorists and have been forced to refund millions of dollars in citation refunds.
Recently, major automotive insurance companies have pushed for a reduction in the length of the amber light. This is following a study out of California where the time for the yellow light is significantly shorter than in Florida. One section of the report rationalizes the time reduction by stating that motorists will be less likely to try and get through an intersection when they know that the light will change before they are able to safely pass.
Often a traffic infraction leads to bigger and more severe problems. Traffic infractions almost always precede a DUI investigation and insurance rates and driving privilege is placed in jeopardy with each additional ticket. For more information on this article, contact William Moore, P.A.
Article contributed by Anne-Marie Kopek
