From Baltimore Sun
A study released Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety demonstrates that Baltimore and 13 other cities made a smart move. An estimated 159 lives were saved over a five-year period by the enhanced enforcement effort. Baltimore alone saw a 14 percent reduction in deaths attributed to red-light running; some cities saw reductions several times as great.
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Nevertheless, not all traffic-related fines are so effective. Last week, Gov. Martin O’Malley submitted a budget proposal that included a new surcharge of $300 to $1,500 on traffic fines for more serious offenses, such as drunken driving and excessive speeding.
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https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/editorial/bs-ed-traffic-laws-20110201,0,6015606.storyoldId.20110204101216291