East Brunswick intends to install cameras at the Route 18 and Tices Lane intersection. The goal is to get people to stop running red lights, thereby decreasing accidents (as well as raising revenue for the township).

This would in fact create the hazard of rear-end collisions by drivers slamming on their brakes trying to avoid running the red light.

Presently, there are 30-second countdown indicators for pedestrians crossing, warning them as to how long they have to get across the intersection before the light changes.

It is my contention that if cameras are installed, similar, but larger indicators should be installed up by the traffic light, warning drivers as to when the light will change.

Only then will the intersection truly be safer.

Harold Larsen East Brunswick