According to news sources, a new study conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has produced an algorithm that comes closer than any other algorithm currently available in predicting potential red light runners.
The algorithm essentially takes into consideration the different elements of potentially running through a red light such as deceleration, distance from the red light and the vehicles own speed. The result is a staggering accuracy in predicting red light runners, up to 85 percent. In contrast, current algorithms allow for only about 15-20 percent accuracy in prediction.
Coupled with ongoing advances in vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems such as those being developed by carmakers like BMW and Ford, the new algorithm in itself contributes to the future prospect of additional safety on the roadway.
There is still much progress to be made in advancing safety on the road, yet the conclusions of this research go a long way in contributing to that cause.
As a car accident lawyer in Los Angeles, I find that the safety conclusions of this research can be useful to motorists and pedestrians alike. As a San Francisco car accident lawyer, I advise you never to leave the scene of an accident. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a car accident, I urge you to contact personal injury lawyer Los Angeles to help you understand the best legal proceedings for your situation.