Red light cameras in Sacramento

Not always. There is one particular intersection I cross 5-10 times a week. When the light turns red it flashes even when the intersection is cleared. Probably a malfunction as this intersection is the only time I’ve seen it flash when clear.

 

We have those out the wazzoo in Phoenix area. You need to be prepared to stop at any given time. I approach those intersections typically 5 to 10 under.
They did away with a bunch of them though cause they caused so many collisions lol.

But yea your busted.

I always look at the walk / don't walk indicator above the crosswalks. Many have a countdown timer. When you see one that's white, your alright / one that's red you need to be prepared to stop.

 

Red light cameras piss me off. A lot of times I'll stop on green, wait for it to go red and the green again. Or I'll go turtle-### slow coming up to it and wait for it to turn red.

Isn't American Traffic Solutions headquartered in Phoenix? Why hasn't anyone burned their building down yet?

 

Yes it is. Sorry.

 

This is where having a dashcam of some sort comes in real handy.

 

I agree with @HotH2o I live in Sacramento also and yes they video along with the picture.

 

There is a coil under the pavement at a special spot. Once your rig crosses that coil in the correct moment the computer will take your picture as a violation.

I totally understand your position regarding flatbedding and not risking the load by jamming. But I will wonder about those lights possibly being fast?

I don't have enforcement cameras where I am yet but we do have real time cameras overlooking many intersections for the purpose of traffic and other controls.

Your company will likely get the violation in the mail. They will hunt for your truck at that date and time via QC and other sources if the Unit Number is not clearly defined. Shrugs.

I personally don't care for them. DC is a real rats nest filled with them. I simply bypass the entire city on US 15 where there is none.