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Old 23-08-2009, 10:51 AM
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Yeah i read about it on the Aussie Street Bikes forum i think. They are all very concerned because the cameras get you from behind so they're all screwed.

Plus there's a big debate whether they are a good idea or not. Some of them are saying they've seen evidence from other countries showing they increase accidents because people hit the skids when they see an amber light and cause rear end accidents. It can be especially dangerous for bike riders if they don't have enough room to stop.

And yes everyone should leave enough room for everyone to stop but when someone locks it up in front of you, you don't always have enough time to stop even if you react quickly.

One guy reckons he already saw some old piece of junk car lock it up for an amber at that intersection and went sideways into the intersection lol...
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