Do red-light cameras violate motorists’ privacy?
A.No. Driving is a regulated activity on public roads. By obtaining a driver’s license, a motorist agrees to abide by certain conditions, such as to obey traffic signals and road rules. Neither the law nor common sense suggest the drivers should expect that their violations should go undocumented. An un-witnessed traffic violation simply means the motorist faces no penalty for their disregard of the traffic law. There is no claim of privacy when a driver is ticketed by a police officer who witnessed a violation of traffic law. Red-light cameras only photograph vehicles driven by motorists who violate the law.
