They have ruled the red light cameras illegal in some cities yet security cameras can be used outside buildings. Both seem the same to me. Is it a matter of private property vs. city property. If so the red light camera companies could just lease the land they’re installed on.
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Why Are Red Light Cameras Ruled Illegal In Some Cities While Security Cameras Outside Buildings Can Be Used?
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Red light cameras and security cameras are fundamentally different. Both record images. The difference is in what was being done with them.
Red light cameras have been removed in many American cities because they stretch the bounds of law enforcement beyond what is legal. The photos were used to fine car owners who had no opportunity to contest the penalty. Cities tried to get around it by claiming that it was not a criminal charge, just a citation, but that didn’t fly, so the idea was scrapped for the time being. They’re now working on ways to restore them to legal status in the future.
Surveillance cameras under the control of private citizens can be used illegally as well, but typical security use for monitoring private property and the public spaces beyond is legal.
Because many cities have been abusing the red light cameras to give traffic tickets that in many cases are not valid.
Basically some cities use the cameras just to profit from them as their main purpose, and not for real security concerns.
On the other hand, security cameras outside buildings are NOT used to issue traffic tickets.
They are not as close as a hand camera that blinds a person such as a lazer.
Ask your mommy, I’m sure she cares.