Perhaps the Hopkins report, while somewhat skewed, has a point when it noted that since 2007 things have gotten better - since the very system I have been describing has been implemented.
js0987,
Could you explain why the Hopkins report is somewhat skewed?
I hope that the situation improves in the GOM, however the noted improvement was qualified with this statement:
Following 2007, however, the researchers measured a decrease in crashes.
“While the apparent deterioration in safety over time is alarming, I am encouraged by the most recent data,” said Baker. “Only time will tell whether this is a temporary statistical blip or the beginning of a positive trend.”