red-light camera
Traffic signal monitor
A red-light camera is an automated traffic enforcement device that photographs vehicles running red lights.
The camera captures the license plate, and a citation is mailed to the registered owner.
Red-light cameras are controversial—supporters cite safety benefits, while critics call them revenue generators that raise due process concerns: I got a ticket from a red-light camera.
Intersection light system
- crossroadsMeeting of routes
- junctionPoint where things meet
- stoplightIntersection flow controller
- crosswalkMarked street-crossing zone
turning · right-of-way · lane · traffic flow · approach · stop line
Freedom from observation
- civil libertiesRights limiting government power
- big brotherOlder male sibling
- backlashStrong negative reaction
- public outcryWidespread vocal disapproval
opposition · legal challenge · court case · constitutionality · revenue generation · due process · class action · repeal
Citation for driving infractions
- citationMention of a source
- fineAcceptable in quality
- violationBreaking of rules
- infractionMinor rule breach
speeding · traffic court · penalty · points · license suspension · summons · motorist · compliance
Stopping harm before it happens
- collision avoidancePreventing objects from hitting
- road safetyPreventing highway harm
- traffic fatalitiesDeaths from vehicle collisions
- safe drivingCareful vehicle operation
traffic signal
Intersection light system
- crossroadsMeeting of routes
- junctionPoint where things meet
- stoplightIntersection flow controller
crosswalk · turning · right-of-way · lane · traffic flow · approach · stop line
privacy
Freedom from observation
- civil libertiesRights limiting government power
- big brotherOlder male sibling
- backlashStrong negative reaction
public outcry · opposition · legal challenge · court case · constitutionality · revenue generation · due process · class action · repeal · ballot measure
traffic ticket
Citation for driving infractions
infraction · speeding · traffic court · penalty · points · license suspension · summons · motorist · compliance · deterrent
accident prevention
Stopping harm before it happens
- collision avoidancePreventing objects from hitting
- road safetyPreventing highway harm
- traffic fatalitiesDeaths from vehicle collisions
safe driving · T-bone collision · rear-end collision · public safety
monitoring
Ongoing observation of something
photo · license plate reader · detection · tracking · sensor · timing · trigger · flash · footage · timestamp
red-light camerapolice patrol
Routine law enforcement surveillance
speed trap · parking meter · warning sign · speed bump · honor system
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