Red Light Cameras are automated devices installed at intersections to capture images of vehicles that run red lights. When a vehicle crosses the stop line after the traffic signal has turned red, the camera takes a photograph of the vehicle, including its license plate. This helps law enforcement identify and penalize drivers who violate traffic laws, aiming to improve road safety.
These cameras are often part of broader traffic enforcement programs designed to reduce accidents and injuries caused by red-light running. The fines issued from these violations typically serve as a deterrent, encouraging drivers to obey traffic signals and drive more cautiously.