Automatic Traffic Light Reading

Which evidence is statistical?

• A 2005 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report says that some cities using the cameras have seen a decrease in front-into-side accidents, but rear-end collisions have increased.

• A 2005 Federal Highway Administration study found a 25% decrease in front-into-side auto accidents in seven cities that use red-light cameras.

• Apparently, speeding drivers notice the cameras at the last minute. They apply their brakes abruptly, surprising the unsuspecting drivers behind them and causing accidents.

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that running red lights causes hundreds of traffic fatalities and thousands of injuries annually.

Both the proposal and ​ (a)   offer positions that are supported by both fact and ​ (b)   .

• the letter to the editor
• Auto Camera Inc
• opinion
• claim
• statistic
• Baler Hareld

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Claim

,

(b) Evidence

• Research indicates that red-light cameras can decrease the number of fatalities caused by tr

• Red-light cameras provide a fair and unbiased way to enforce traffic laws.

• Studies have shown that red-light cameras reduce the number of T-bone collisions at intersec

• Apparently, speeding drivers notice the cameras at the last minute. They apply their brakes abru

• Statistics indicate that red-light cameras have led to a reduction in traffic violations and How

• In every way, actual traffic police officers are superior to automatic red-light cameras.

• Only about one-third of the drivers who each received a red-light violation ticket repeated the

• A recent survey revealed that 80% of drivers support the use of red-light cameras to improve

• The town council's proposal to install 10 automatic red-light cameras at traffic lights is a pro

• Automatic traffic cameras are a cost-effective solution to improving road safety.

• Beyond the practical advantage, automatic traffic cameras have well-documented benefits.

• Any new fines collected may pale in comparison to increased legal fees.

• A 2005 Federal Highway Administration study found a 25% decrease in front-into-side auto accide

• Installing automatic traffic cameras can lead to a decrease in traffic violations and accidents.

• Data analysis from multiple cities demonstrates a correlation between red-light camera instal

• Currently, drivers who get away with red-light violations tend to repeat the behavior, making in

Councilman Lorenzo Hart​ (a)   the benefits of installing automatic cameras by citing that it can reduce ​ (b)   auto accidents and generates over $1 million in one year. On the other hand, Madison Cann ​ (c)   that the cost of installation fees would be more expansive than hiring officers ,therefore, it would be ​ (d)  

• emphasizes
• front-into-side
• argues
• a waste of money
• beneficial
• speaks
• talks
• rear-end collisions

Write an introduction paragraph for the prompt.

Please, enter your name.

1. Which is the topic of the arguments?

• A.Monitoring Intersections
• B.Installing Automatic Traffic Cameras
• C. Fewer Funds For Town Department
• D. Public Safety Concern

2.Choose the statistic.

• Installing 10 cameras will have quite a high price tag.
• A single intersection in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, generated over 1 million $ in fine in only one year.
• A 2005 Federal Highway Administration found a 25% decrease in front-into-side accidents...
• Automatic traffic cameras have well-documented benefis.

3. Who is the opponent of the proposal for automatic traffic light cameras?

• Councilman Lorenzo Hart
• Civil Engineer, Baler Herald

4. Choose the anecdote.

• Speeding drivers apply their brakes abruptly, suprising the unsuspecting drivers behind them...
• The only investment we need to make is hiring more officers.