Newspaper Reports Debunk Myths about Safety and Red Light Cameras

WASHINGTON -- All across the United States the studies and news reports in one city after another reveal a consistent result: red light cameras do not contribute to a lower accident rate, and the system regularly gives tickets to innocent drivers.

"The red-light cameras just don't work as advertised. Thousands of innocent drivers are getting tickets they do not deserve," said Joe Scott of PhantomPlate, Inc. "The red light cameras actually lead to an increase in rear-end accidents as drivers slam on their brakes to avoid citations. Speed cameras are inaccurate and regularly ticket drivers who were below the speed limit."

Millions of people each year receive tickets from red light and speed cameras, and many complain that those tickets are sent in error. Most believe that the process of defending themselves is so challenging and expensive that it is easier to just pay the fine and move on with life.

Many drivers use PhotoBlocker (tm), a very inexpensive, simple method to prevent most red light and speed camera tickets. A form of self-defense against imperfect technology, according to Scott. PhantomPlate has a web site at