If red light cameras don’t — and the data says they don’t — they violate both the spirit and the letter of that law. Then there’s the hidden cost: higher insurance premiums.

A red-light ticket in Chico costs $469 whether issued by an officer or the camera system. Of that $469, the city keeps $127 and the remainder goes to the state.

A recent letter stated that instead of red-light cameras all we have to do is "educate the public" and "increase awareness". I guess the writer never read a driver's manual ...

On April 10, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass HR 22, the SAVE Act, 220 to 208 (per govtrack.us). This legislation requires that voters have proof of U.S. citizenship to vote ...