So this is really why traffic stop light cameras are popular

According to this article, using Xerox’s traffic light cameras have increased revenue for the tickets by 80% for Suffolk.  No wonder towns and cities are hot for these items.  Nothing to do with traffic safety, more to do with money.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk-red-light-camera-revenue-jumps-nearly-80-percent-in-2013-1.9644078