All signs indicate the cameras snapping pictures of people driving through red lights in the Phillipsburg area and other parts of New Jersey will be coming down for good.
The pilot program is set to expire mid-December.
"I don't think it is fair that you get a ticket, maybe there is an explanation," said locla driver Karin Walsh.
Walsh is just one of thousands of New Jersey drivers who have been slapped with an $85 ticket through the mail after she drove through a red light.
"The light turned red so fast," said Walsh.
In 2009, a red light camera pilot program was given the green light in 25 New Jersey municipalities including the intersection at Routes 22 and 519 in Pohatcong Township, Warren County.
"If you stop, and you want to make a right hand turn, you can turn but you would get a ticket," said local driver Virginia Apgar.
The program has been plagued with criticism over the past 5 years.
"A lot of them seem like a cash grab, like a tax on drivers," said local diver Ryan Berk.
Pohatcong Townhip Mayor James Kern, has vocally opposed the cameras. He says the 5 year pilot program ending in 2 weeks will most likely not be renewed.
"It looks like there are no members of the legislature will put forward a bill to extend it," said Kern.
However, some drivers say it's not time to pump the brakes just yet. In fact, a state study did show a reduction in right-angle accidents at intersections where cameras were installed.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has vocally opposed the red light camera program. The program is expected to end on Dec. 16.
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