What Is A Red Light Camera?

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Red light cameras are a fixture at many intersections across America, and almost every motorist hates to see the infamous camera flash as they drive down the street. Not all red-light cameras require action on your part and will be punished with a fine for not paying the fine. However, since red light cameras are installed at hardly any intersections, the risk of getting a red light camera is low. Many drivers confuse red light cameras for traffic cameras.     

Being informed and aware of red light cameras locations is the first line of defense.  However, if you get a ticket and have concrete evidence, you may decide not to pay for the ticket. If you are charged with a red light violation or even a traffic violation, hire a local attorney and find out your rights under the law as soon as possible.    

As a driver, it can be helpful to understand the difference between a red light camera and conventional traffic cameras near you. In this article, we will discuss how red-light cameras work and how you can find out if you are being photographed by one of these cameras while driving.      

How do red light cameras work?  A red light camera is programmed to detect vehicles entering an intersection when they turn red. When someone passes a red light at an intersection, a photo or video of the injury is taken. If the red light camera system documents a violation with two photos, the first photo should be taken to show the vehicle operating the red light, as well as the driver of that vehicle and its passenger.     

When a vehicle is running a red light, the camera takes a photo or video of the vehicle and records the date, time, vehicle information. Red light violations can occur when a motorist turns right at a junction without stopping. If you receive a red light violation, a Traffic Safety Division police officer will review the ticket before sending it to your address.      

Signs must be erected where automated red-light cameras are used in the city. Putting signs at intersections with red-light cameras does not undermine the purpose of installing the cameras.     

Research has shown that red light cameras act as an effective deterrent and reduce the number of dangerous light violations that occur when the traffic light turns red. This automated law enforcement system, also known as a "photo enforcement," exists in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries around the world. 

Most red light camera programs are designed to improve safety at junctions by reducing the number of red light offenses. When the city of Fayetteville last had a red light camera, the number of serious accidents at the intersection where the camera was installed was reduced, and the effect has spread to red light drivers at other camera-equipped locations - as well as to nearby signaled intersections that are not equipped with red-light cameras.    

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