Red Light Cameras
When Public Safety Becomes Public Surveillance “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.” - Fourth Amendment, U.S. Constitution Policing Through a Lens Red light cameras were originally introduced under the banner of public safety , marketed as tools to reduce traffic accidents and deter reckless driving. Yet, beneath the veneer of safety lies a troubling truth - these automated surveillance systems have become a profit-driven, ethically gray industry that challenges constitutional boundaries. While they may capture violations in real-time, red light cameras also capture something more profound - the gradual erosion of due process, privacy, and trust between citizens and their government. How Red Light Cameras Work Automated red light enforcement systems use high-resolution cameras and sensors to photograph vehicles that allegedly enter intersections after the light...