"Colin Heyne with the Department of Transportation says red light cameras have been legal in California since the late 1990s. San Jose has been working on a plan for them since 2022. "The cameras will take a few different still photos of your vehicle, including your license plate, and a short video that will be used basically as evidence for the violation," Heyne said."
""I'm hoping it slows people down and people think a little bit, because they're running these lights, and I've seen several accidents here. Several," Greco said. RELATED: New red light, speed traffic cameras coming to San Jose He's all for the cameras to make the area safer. "It's a zoo. There's speeding. There's 2 o'clock in the morning burnout and donuts, and it's crazy," Greco said."
""These are basically an extension of law enforcement. And we've chosen locations where we know there is a history of red light running that has caused crashes and particularly severe injury and fatal crashes," Heyne said. How much is the ticket? The city says a fine for running a red light could cost you $486. If you make a right turn rolling stop, the fine is $234, plus a point on your driver's license."
San Jose completed installation of red light cameras at four busy intersections with histories of red light running and crashes. The cameras capture still photos and short video, including license plates, which will be reviewed by police before citations are issued. The program targets locations linked to severe injury and fatal crashes and is presented as an extension of law enforcement. Local residents reported frequent speeding, late-night stunts, and repeated accidents, supporting the cameras as a safety measure. Fines are set at about $486 for running a red light and $234 for a rolling right turn, plus a license point.
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