Speed cameras is a shortened version for Speed Trap Cameras which are fixed or mobile cameras used by the police or councils to take pictures of vehicles travelling above the speed limit and thereby prosecute them for speeding
There are speed cameras now in most places that are busy intersections. Speed cameras are expensive and are usually not found in small towns or small municipalities.
they caclate your speed
They use radar.
No
Red light cameras are usually high speed video cameras that use ambient light.
Pros of speed cameras: Improve road safety by reducing speeding and related accidents. Can operate 24/7, serving as a deterrent to speeding at all times. Generate revenue for local authorities that can be reinvested in road safety initiatives. Cons of speed cameras: Can be seen as a source of revenue rather than a safety measure by drivers. Accuracy and reliability of speed cameras may be questioned. Privacy concerns over monitoring and surveillance on public roads.
over 20 km/h over the speed limit
"Most smart phones do carry high speed video cameras. However, some do not, you have to look at the specs on the cameras just to make sure you are not getting messed with."
approx 6000
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As of this writing, there are a total of 526 red light or speed cameras present in the United States. These cameras are used in over 125 jurisdictions throughout the country for the purpose of ticketing speeding drivers.
Absolutely. Speed cameras act as a deterrent to most motorists. Speed limits are there for a reason - to keep everyone safe while using the roads. Anyone exceeding the speed limit should expect to be punished for it !