Overview of Red Light & Speed Safety Automated Enforcement Camera Laws by State (2026)

This table gives a snapshot of each state’s laws on red light and speeding enforcement cameras, including the types of cameras used, their locations, and the potential penalties for getting ticketed. It’s meant for general information only, may not be up to date, and should be double-checked for accuracy. Don’t rely on it to determine how a law might apply to your specific situation.

**In 2025, California enacted a second law under Cal Veh Code § 21455.9, allowing local governments to implement red light safety camera programs under two different provisions. Programs established under the 2025 provision treat violations as civil offenses that do not result in license points and impose a $100 fine for a first offense with higher fines for repeat violations within a 3-year period. Localities are required to offer a diversion program that allows indigent offenders to perform community service instead of paying the fine. **Idaho Code § 49-1432 bans the use of automated license plate readers and similar devices for traffic enforcement. ↩ **Nevada law does not have provisions for issuing camera-based citations, although NRS 484A.600 authorizes the gathering of photographic or video evidence if the equipment is held in hand or installed temporarily or permanently within law enforcement vehicle or facility.
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