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Question of the Day: Red Light Cameras, Love Them or Hate Them?

Commack has four red light cameras.

Red light cameras are popping up all over Long Island, and the have got some residents seeing red.

According to the Federal Highway Administration, the installaton of red light cameras at busy intersections has shown a decrease in car crashes by approximately 25 percent.

Still, many residents are fuming over having to pay a $50 ticket for not coming to a complete stop at a light before making a legal turn on red.

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Tell us: Do you think red light cameras help prevent accidents or are they just another way to drive in money? Have you ever been "caught" by a red light camera?

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