[Boogieman]

“An amber light lasts long enough for one to clear the intersection if it comes on as one enters it.”

This used to be true, but, unfortunately it’s not always the case, especially in areas with red light cameras. Studies have found that jurisdictions that implement red light cameras will usually also shorten the duration of yellow lights around the same time.

[cableguymn]

I always watch the walk/don’t walk sign.. if it’s flashing don’t walk the light is going stale..

Yellows come and go in a blink of the eye these days.

[luvbach1]

I would think that if one can prove that the amber light came on just as one entered the intersection the ticket would be dismissed.Obviously, if the light came on then there would be no time to stop.I’m just applying common sense which, I realize, might not agree with a law that is intended for revenue enhancement.

[Trailerpark Badass]

Studies have found that jurisdictions that implement red light cameras will usually also shorten the duration of yellow lights around the same time.

Yep.

Georgia passed a law in the last couple of years requiring traffic lights with cameras had to follow state engineering standards.

When the city of Norcross in Gwinnett County did that the revenue produced by the cameras dropped so much, it didn't even cover the camera operator's fee. Last I heard the operator was studying ways to increase revenue from the cameras(??!!).