Red Light Cameras Are Likely Expanding Hawaii

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When red-light cameras are coming to Hawaii
Why red-light cameras are coming to Hawaii
Tips for avoiding a red-light camera ticket
Final Word
 
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When red-light cameras are coming to Hawaii

Red light cameras are already in Hawaii on the island of Oahu. They are all in or near the Honolulu area which is where there is the most traffic in Hawaii by a long shot. Right now, the tickets run about eighty dollars per infraction.

However, there has been talk about expanding the program to other areas of Hawaii. In fact, in a recent poll, the majority of Hawaii residents actually support expanding the program and adding more cameras. So, over the next few years you could start seeing red-light cameras on the other islands of Hawaii such as Maui, the Big Island, Kauai and more.
 

Why red-light cameras are coming to Hawaii

The reason for the proposed expansion of the red-light camera program in Hawaii is that most Hawaiian drivers are very far from aggressive when they are driving. There is a strong preference amongst Hawaiians for safer driving conditions rather than quicker driving times. You will experience this first-hand if you ever drive in Hawaii, you will routinely notice Hawaiians driving under the speed limit and much more cautiously than you would see anywhere else.
 

Tips for avoiding a red-light camera ticket

If you are in Hawaii and want to avoid any chance of getting a red-light ticket, use the following tips:

  • Drive slowly – You might need to react quickly if a light is changing, so give yourself the best chance possible to do so by driving slowly.
  • Learn where the red-light cameras are – It definitely helps knowing where the red-light cameras are in Hawaii before you even head out on the road. You can see where the red-light cameras are in Hawaii by clicking here
  • Download an App – You can always download an app like Waze which will tell you when you are about to come across a red-light camera in real time.
  • Try not to stop short – This will not help you avoid a ticket, but it will help you avoid getting slammed into from behind. If you get hit from behind because you stopped short at a red-light camera intersection, it can up being more costly than a simple red-light camera ticket. At the very least, it will be much more inconvenient because you will be without your car for several days while it gets repaired.
  • Give yourself some extra time to reach your destination – If you give yourself some extra time for your commute, you will not need to worry about needing to blow any red-lights in order to reach your destination. Safety first!

 

Final Word

If you will be driving in Hawaii, you should be prepared to take it slow and stop at all red lights. Right now, red-light cameras are only being used on Oahu, but you can expect to see them starting to pop up on the other islands of Hawaii in future years. The smartest thing to do is to give yourself extra travel time, so that having to stop at a red-light is not any sort of inconvenience at all. Once you get one of these tickets, it is nearly impossible to contest in court, you will end up paying the fine anyway and wasting a day in court.

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