Cities, Towns find new sources of revenue for red-light cameras

Houston, Texas local station KPRC 2 reports that the city is now expanding their red-light camera to include illegal left and right turns, and drivers who do not come to a complete stop before making a turn.

All through September police only issued warnings for those caught on the new cameras, but soon that will change.

"Oct. 1 we will start sending out notice of violations at all the locations, including those illegal left and right turns," said Sgt. Edward Robinson.

There are a total of 70 cameras watching drivers.

Red-light runners and those who fail to come to a complete stop before making a turn at a red light can expect a $75 ticket in the mail.

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Yes, we are all for car safety at the intersection but could this get too picky? Instead of safety, it will all be about a town or city trying to milk more money from its drivers. First you get illegal turns, then not making a full and complete stop, then you could get a fine for going 1-2 mph over the speed limit, or you lights were not on while using the wipers, or you did not signal in time.

It's really about the money, not automobile safety.