Red-light cameras on Chicago’s South Side issued more than triple the number of tickets per intersection as on the North Side between June 2024 and May 2025. Fines citywide dropped over $12 million from the previous 12 months.
I was the victim of a car crash because some selfish asshole did not respect the red light.
I understand your frustration. I really do. Nobody likes to get tickets. But I think it’s better for everyone to ensure people respect driving rules. Driving isn’t a game. It requires discipline and focus. Red light cameras are a fine on those who don’t pay enough attention / break the law.
Hi im evidence, i have gotten one for turning right on red in the turning lane. Camera said i was in the straight lane, their pictures even proved it i was in fact in the turning lane.
The cost of repairing their car from an accident won’t stop them, a ticket won’t either. All it does is punish local drivers making moves that no actual officer would actually ticket for (like turning right on a red with no pedestrians present).
I was the victim of a car crash because some selfish asshole did not respect the red light.
I understand your frustration. I really do. Nobody likes to get tickets. But I think it’s better for everyone to ensure people respect driving rules. Driving isn’t a game. It requires discipline and focus. Red light cameras are a fine on those who don’t pay enough attention / break the law.
In my state those cameras are a scam and are not really enforceable. Plus they’re total shit you’ll get one while not breaking any law.
You just went straight into hate for running red lights on a 2 week old account with over 800 posts. Looks like a bot, smells like a bot.
(Evidence required)
I’m not a bot. I’m just posting an absolute shit-ton of content because I want to support Lemmy.
Hi im evidence, i have gotten one for turning right on red in the turning lane. Camera said i was in the straight lane, their pictures even proved it i was in fact in the turning lane.
The cost of repairing their car from an accident won’t stop them, a ticket won’t either. All it does is punish local drivers making moves that no actual officer would actually ticket for (like turning right on a red with no pedestrians present).