Will I get a ticket for stopping past the crosswalk in an intersection with a traffic camera?

Most people have a constant eye out for police cruisers, however, what they fail to notice are traffic light cameras. These cameras are a growing trend for many communities and bring in a great deal of revenue. These devices capture many infractions that an officer either would not necessarily ticket for or that an officer cannot be there to witness. 

Traffic light camera tickets are sent to the registered owner of the vehicle which was caught breaking a traffic law by the said camera. There are different types of cameras which measure different things, the primary concern of many cameras is to catch those who run red lights. The camera will snap a photo of the vehicle entering the intersection when the light turns from yellow to red and then snap another photo when the vehicle is actually going thru the intersection on red. 

Another type of camera will take a picture of the vehicle stopping over or in a crosswalk. The code in many jurisdictions reads that a driver facing a steady circular red signal should stop at a marked line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. Therefore, a person who has not entered the intersection, nor ran the light can still receive a traffic light camera ticket. 

It is important to know what the code reads in your jurisdiction and to stop at any marked line or prior to entering the intersection to avoid a ticket. If you need assistance with a traffic light camera ticket contact a qualified attorney.