Knowing everyones dislike for the things, I notice on the Beeb this morning that the BTP are putting some in at level crossings to catch those who run the red lights:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12401430
Ignoring those who actually get hit for a moment, but did you know that if a driver has a "near miss" (where the driver actually sees the person/vehicle, brakes, but misses them) they have to stop and report it and thus delay their train and all others behind it? That level crossing is just outside Southampton and the railway is very busy, commuter, expresses and freight all use the line.. Its worth thinking of the delays which occur just down to the ones who don't get hit and think they've saved those few seconds and its harmed no-one...
On the TV she said that she's already seen 5 people ignore the red lights including one where the car had to mount the pavement on the other side to get off the crossing (the road in front of the car was blocked with traffic!!).... BTW there's a footbridge alongside for pedestrians, just it seems they don't want to use it...
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Cameras at Level Crossings 