The Kansas City Council has approved the reinstallation of red light cameras to improve traffic safety, pending further approval.The cameras were discontinued in 2013 by the Missouri Court of Appeals because the older technology couldn’t accurately capture the driver. This issue has been resolved with new technology, which will capture both the license plate and a clear photo of the driver.Tickets will be mailed only if the photo matches the vehicle owner’s photo ID.Britt Slaughter-Henry supports the cameras for their potential to increase accountability.”They keep people more accountable, right? I like it. I hope I don’t get a ticket. Maybe it will make me a little bit more aware of my surroundings, right?”Others disagreed.”It’s kind of unneeded,” said Randy Venus. “It’s unnecessary. Especially the fine — $250 is pretty insane.”In Missouri, cities cannot install cameras solely to increase revenue. The Kansas City Council emphasizes that this initiative is about enforcement, …
