California has a new way to police drivers, and it doesn’t involve patrol cars or flashing lights.
Instead, a growing network of automated cameras is watching intersections, school zones, and major roadways, quietly recording violations and mailing citations directly to vehicle owners. No traffic stop. No officer. Just a photograph of your license plate and a fine that can climb as high as $500.
Supporters say it’s about safety. Critics say it’s about control—and revenue. Either way, California is rapidly becoming the testing ground for one of the most expansive automated traffic enforcement systems in the country…