special meetings were called to discuss the current request for proposals from photo enforcement companies. Several councilmembers raised questions about how violators are notified, fined and who gets the money. Shouldn't we be more concerned about safety and lives? Last year the AAA Foundation found Arizona had the highest rate of red light running deaths per capita. On average, Phoenix reports 1,520 red light running crashes per year resulting in 88 fatalities or serious injuries. 

source: Phoenix Ranks Worst Red Light Running Intersections (kjzz.org)