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WASHINGTON, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Recent media attention surrounding yellow light timing in Florida has prompted the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) to address common red-light safety camera myths in response. Fallacies regarding shortened yellow light duration and rear-end crash increases are often cited in reference to red-light safety cameras without proper investigation of their validity. Myth #1: "Yellow light timing is shortened to increase...

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Red-light safety cameras are keeping communities safe beyond improving driver behavior and reducing collisions. Footage from these safety cameras is being used to help solve crimes throughout the United States. A recent study from the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) showed that from 2011 - 2012, police departments across the country requested thousands of videos for use in solving local crimes. This video footage from...

WASHINGTON, Feb, 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As transportation research studies continue to provide mounting evidence of the success of red-light safety camera programs, the opposition becomes more vocal in shifting the focus away from the most important benefit of this technology -- safety. The National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) stands with police departments, traffic officials, road safety advocates and other partner organizations in an effort to focus on the...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 3013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Traffic crashes kill tens of thousands of people and injure millions more every year in the United States. These tragic events exact substantial financial costs on loved ones burdened with emotional loss, as well as on the businesses, governments and insurers that make up the larger community. Although the economic impact of an injury or fatal crash cannot compare to the human grief involved, it is useful in measuring how one...

Further Evidence Safety Camera Programs Reduce Red-Light Running WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Another study - released today by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) - provides more supporting evidence that red-light safety camera programs are effective. The study looked at a camera program in Arlington, Va. where red-light running rates have decreased at intersections with cameras. They found the largest decline - 86 percent - in violations...

HANOVER, Md., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Brekford Corp. (OTCBB, OTCQB: "BFDI")("Brekford" or "the Company"), a leading provider of public safety technology and automated traffic enforcement solutions, vehicle upfitting, and rugged mobile technology, today announced that it became the official vendor for Baltimore's Automated Traffic Violation Enforcement System ("ATVES") effective January 1, 2013, in accordance with the terms of its contract with the City of Baltimore. The...

56 Percent of Communities Experienced Reduction in Crashes at Camera Intersections WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Communities across Florida are seeing a decrease in traffic collisions at red-light safety camera intersections, according to a new report issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). The report reveals the enhancement to traffic safety that camera technology provides. Counties and municipalities in Florida who use...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Support for red-light and speed safety cameras continues to grow among communities that experience the proven safety benefits first hand. Yesterday's election solidified this further as communities in New Jersey and Washington state came together in overwhelming support of the safety devices. New Jersey residents in Pohatcong Township decided with a majority vote - 56 percent in favor - that safety cameras should remain on their...

CHESTER, England, August 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - Half of British motorists driving in Europe have broken the law - One in ten have been pulled over by the police - Speeding is top Euro driving offence, and one in ten drink drive - Just one in five found it more pleasant to drive in Europe compared to motoring in UK More than half of British motorists who have driven in continental Europe have committed an offence behind...

BELTRONICS, maker of the world's best performing radar and laser detectors, has announced a completely new BELTRONICS Professional Series Radar Detector line. West Chester, OH (PRWEB) August 13, 2012 BELTRONICS, maker of the world's best performing stealth radar and laser detectors, has announced the national release of their all new PRO Series Radar and Laser Detector line. In addition to improved performance, new housings and a new finish with a completely new style and look, a...