How do the red-light cameras work?
The intersection is equipped with several high-resolution, high-speed digital cameras. The cameras are activated by underground sensors which are located at the intersection and are only activated when a moving vehicle is detected by the sensors after the light has turned red. The cameras take several digital photos to document the violation. Citations contain images of the violation vehicle before it enters the intersection, while the vehicle is in the intersection, and the vehicle license plate. Intersections with cameras are clearly marked with signs indicating the intersection is photo enforced, and rumble strips in the pavement are utilized to alert motorists an intersection with camera equipment is approaching. The system does not trigger when the light is in the yellow phase. You would only receive a violation notice if you enter the intersection after the signal turns red.
