On 4/2/09, Eric Cope wrote: > link to those statistics? http://photoenforcement.azdps.gov/Questions/ A comprehensive statistical analysis was recently conducted by the Arizona State University for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) following the first ever United States Freeway program. When examining the crashes the study used non-peak hours which amounted to approximately 18 hours per day on the weekdays and all day during the weekend. It was determined that during the peak or "rush hour" periods, traffic was slowed below the posted speed limit due to congestion. The program results were dramatic: - The program reduced average speeds by approximately 9 mph. - Total collisions were reduced by 44% to 54% - Total injury crashes were reduced by 28% to 48% - Single vehicle crashes were reduced by 59% to 63% - Sideswipe collisions were reduced by 33% to 48% - Rear end collisions ranged from a 14% increase down to a 23% decrease dependent upon which of the comparison models were used. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Speed kills. Murder (and manslaughter) are illegal. Preventing murder and/or manslaughter from reckless, irresponsible driving (i.e. speeding in violation of posted speed laws) is not in any way an intrusion on individual rights. There is no sensible basis for opposing photo radar speed limit enforcement. Opposition to photo radar is tantamount to advocating legalization of murder and/or manslaughter in any form by any means. --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss