Exactly mine own point, Matthew.

Do not make the punishment too extreme, but unto the point that said punishment makes the violator think very hard upon doing it again.

And that is the key, is it not?

Too make them think!

I see a particular vehicle run certain lights several times a week, as I am on the road going to work, as they must be as well, within no regard for the light, as they will run it, often at two or three vehicles behind the initial runner, and within the green of the oncoming traffic, causing them to not enter the intersection or risk a collision, not an accident, as it can be prevented.

Perhaps a fine unto a certain degree, added within points unto their own license, would convince them to alter their vehicular and personal behaviour to either slow down, or leave earlier, therein creating a safer situation for those traveling around them.

The incentive of monetary and points loss, I would think, would change their behaviour rather quickly.

Just sayin'.