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There are very few drivers (if any) who enjoy traffic cameras. However, they do serve a purpose in a community by bringing down speeds and causing drivers to be more cautious when going through intersections. But do you know how traffic cameras are triggered when driving your used cars? Here is a brief explanation of how the technology works.

• Red light cameras typically have a sensor located underneath the pavement that is below the traffic light. These sensors are usually at the white strip before you proceed into the intersection.
• Traffic light cameras are only active once the light turns red.
• If you are in the intersection when the light turns red, you will not activate the camera.
• If your front wheels are past the sensor when the light turns red, you should be safe. So being in the middle of an intersection waiting to make a left turn when the light turns red will not trigger the camera.
• Most yellow lights are only three seconds long. Keep this in mind when approaching a traffic light that has turned yellow.

These are just a few facts about traffic light cameras to keep in mind when driving your used cars. Of course, each city and municipality is different when it comes to traffic laws, so you might be safer to not even risk getting a ticket by paying attention to the light and being a safe and courteous driver.