Chicago’s South Side gets over 3X tickets per red-light camera as North Side
Chicago’s South Side gets over 3X tickets per red-light camera as North Side
Red-light cameras on Chicago’s South Side issued more than triple the number of tickets per intersection as on the North Side between June 2024 and May 2025. Fines citywide dropped over $12 million from the previous 12 months.
Red light cameras are nothing more than a tax on local drivers and, as usual, that burden falls most on minorities.
I was the victim of a car crash because some selfish asshole did not respect the red light.
I understand your frustration. I really do. Nobody likes to get tickets. But I think it's better for everyone to ensure people respect driving rules. Driving isn't a game. It requires discipline and focus. Red light cameras are a fine on those who don't pay enough attention / break the law.
The cost of repairing their car from an accident won't stop them, a ticket won't either. All it does is punish local drivers making moves that no actual officer would actually ticket for (like turning right on a red with no pedestrians present).