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Speeding and Red Light Camera Tickets<\/h1>\n
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\n By Hannah Hilst<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Drivers often put on their best behavior as soon as they see a police car nearby. After passing law enforcement, they might relax their driving style because the risk of getting a ticket seems lower.<\/p>\r\n

Yet you could get a traffic ticket without ever seeing a police officer. Some roadways use automated cameras to enforce traffic laws. Red light and speed cameras take photos that capture a moment, but they sometimes fail to capture the whole story.<\/p>\r\n

How Red Light Cameras Work<\/h2>\r\n

Motion-activated cameras that enforce speed limits<\/a> and red lights<\/a> have become more common over the past few decades. The cameras are usually mounted on or near traffic signals in busy intersections.<\/p>\r\n

Traffic camera systems can include:<\/p>\r\n