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Cameras that catch drivers who blow through red lights are there to improve safety, by discouraging light running. But such cameras actually increase the likelihood of car crashes. Because more drivers jam on the breaks in an attempt to make a late stop at [red-light:green] camera intersections. That's the finding of a study done by [researchers:students] at the University of South Florida College of Public Health.They decided to look into the issue because [Florida:America] officials are considering installing many more such cameras around the state. The researchers contend that other studies [associating:finding] cameras with fewer crashes and [injuries:crashes] are flawed-those studies were linked with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an industry group. But insurers may profit from red light cameras, because revenues go up with increased citations and accidents.The new report notes that North Carolina, Virginia and Ontario all had increased crash rates and injuries associated with red light cameras. In Florida, injuries related to [red:green] light running are down anyway. So drivers needing to make a quick decision at a yellow light may be better off not seeing red.