Dear Editor,

Who can be in favor of folks running red lights? No one. But before we legalize cameras at red lights, let's look at a much simpler plan: On intersections where there's a problem, make the yellow signal one second longer. People will see the yellow light sooner and have more time to stop instead of trying to "beat the light." Then continue to keep statistics and see if accidents go down.
What will happen if the law passes that allows the use of hidden video cameras at traffic lights? The companies that sell the cameras will approach cities and offer to install the cameras for free, in exchange for a percentage of the ticket proceeds. And by the way, the companies that sell the cameras will require that the yellow lights be shortened on intersections where the cameras are installed.
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The first paragraph of the letter is mostly about
A.
making the yellow signal longer.
B.
purchasing red light cameras.
C.
giving tickets to red light runners.
D.
traffic accidents at intersections.

3 answers

The first paragraph of the letter is mostly about

D. traffic accidents at intersections.

The focus is on the issue of running red lights and the need to address related accidents, setting the stage for the author's proposal regarding yellow signal timing.

Dear Editor,

Who can be in favor of folks running red lights? No one. But before we legalize cameras at red lights, let's look at a much simpler plan: On intersections where there's a problem, make the yellow signal one second longer. People will see the yellow light sooner and have more time to stop instead of trying to "beat the light." Then continue to keep statistics and see if accidents go down.
What will happen if the law passes that allows the use of hidden video cameras at traffic lights? The companies that sell the cameras will approach cities and offer to install the cameras for free, in exchange for a percentage of the ticket proceeds. And by the way, the companies that sell the cameras will require that the yellow lights be shortened on intersections where the cameras are installed.
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The first paragraph of the letter is mostly about
A.
making the yellow signal longer.
B.
purchasing red light cameras.
C.
giving tickets to red light runners.
D.
traffic accidents at intersections.

The first paragraph of the letter is mostly about

A. making the yellow signal longer.

While it addresses the issue of running red lights and indirectly relates to traffic accidents, the primary focus of the first paragraph is on the suggestion to extend the duration of the yellow signal to improve safety at intersections.