In article , PAS
wrote:

These red light cameras are popping up everywhere on Long Island. They
exist solely for the purpose of generating revenue, despite the claims
of government that they are used for safety reasons.

no different than for other traffic violations, notably speeding.

There was one
situation years ago when Nassau County (one of the two counties that
make up Long Island) installed a number of red light cameras. In the
town where they were installed, there was a law that stipulated that the
town gets all the revenue, none of it would go to the county. The
county took them down. So much for safety.

don't forget that the camera maker gets a portion of the revenue.