In the US, unless a traffic enforcement camera is 100% owned and operated by a police department and has its source code published for review by anyone who wants to see it, tickets issued based on photos should be considered a violation of the Sixth Amendment. In countries that don't have that sort of protection or guarantee of being confronted by witnesses, it's still a fucking scam.
While I typically support laws protecting private and public property, I fully support those who take a risk and destroy or disable traffic cameras. They are about money, not safety, and if they aren't profitable, maybe they'll go away.
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