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-->Not every camera-looking device at an intersection is a speed or red light camera. Be sure to [[Cameras|know your cameras]] before accepting new camera reports. Currently only the Waze client app can add cameras to the map. When adding a camera from the app, be sure to review the [[Cameras#Camera Placement|camera placement]] recommendations.
-->Not every camera-looking device at an intersection is a speed or red light camera. Be sure to [[Cameras|know your cameras]] before accepting new camera reports. Currently only the Waze client app can add cameras to the map. When adding a camera from the app, be sure to review the [[Cameras#Camera Placement|camera placement]] recommendations.


Speed and red light cameras are not legal in all states and territories, so be sure to understand the details of [[Cameras/Legality/USA|camera legality]] in {{RootPage2}}.
 
 
Laws regarding speed and red light cameras vary between the states and territories, so be sure to understand the details of [[Cameras/Legality/USA|camera legality]] in {{RootPage2}}. Based on information researched at the time of creation of this page, <!-- Do not modify this code below
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          | {{:USA/CommonState/Cameras/Law|{{{speed|unknown}}}}}.
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===Speed cameras===
Speed cameras are {{red|(legal/illegal)}} in {{SUBPAGENAME}}. These cameras take a photograph of a vehicle when it passes by at too high a speed. Refer to the [[Cameras]] page for specific information.
 
===Red light cameras===
Red light cameras are {{red|(legal/illegal)}} in {{SUBPAGENAME}}. These cameras take a photograph of a vehicle that enters an intersection after the light is red. Refer to the [[Cameras]] page for specific information.

Revision as of 01:10, 11 July 2014

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Not every camera-looking device at an intersection is a speed or red light camera. Be sure to know your cameras before accepting new camera reports. Currently only the Waze client app can add cameras to the map. When adding a camera from the app, be sure to review the camera placement recommendations.


Laws regarding speed and red light cameras vary between the states and territories, so be sure to understand the details of camera legality in CommonState. Based on information researched at the time of creation of this page, Waze editors have not determined the legality of red light or speed cameras in CommonState.

Speed cameras

Speed cameras are (legal/illegal) in Cameras. These cameras take a photograph of a vehicle when it passes by at too high a speed. Refer to the Cameras page for specific information.

Red light cameras

Red light cameras are (legal/illegal) in Cameras. These cameras take a photograph of a vehicle that enters an intersection after the light is red. Refer to the Cameras page for specific information.