red light camera
Plural
red light cameras
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a device installed at intersections to automatically photograph vehicles that run red lights
A red light running camera is a type of traffic camera used to catch vehicles that run red lights at intersections. The camera is typically installed at traffic lights and is triggered when a vehicle crosses the intersection after the light has turned red. The camera captures photos or videos of the vehicle, including its license plate, and the vehicle owner is then sent a ticket or fine. Red light running cameras help reduce accidents and improve safety by encouraging drivers to stop at red lights.
- Red light cameras help enforce traffic laws by capturing images of vehicles that do not stop when the traffic signal turns red.
- Some drivers argue that red light cameras are intrusive because they photograph vehicles and their drivers without consent.
- Cities often install red light cameras in areas where traffic violations and accidents are common to improve public safety.
- The presence of red light cameras can deter drivers from speeding through intersections and reduce the risk of collisions.
- Critics of red light cameras claim they are primarily used as revenue generators rather than tools for improving road safety.