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Do red light cameras always flash?

My mom is always telling me to be on the lookout for red light cameras so that I don’t get ticketed. She said that the cameras are sometimes covert and won’t flash when you run the light to catch you unaware. My question is, do the cameras on a red light always flash?

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Mary Cahill · Updated on
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Your mom sounds sweet—and a little paranoid. The truth is, red light cameras do always flash, even during the day.
The camera within the
red light
 is designed to take a photo when a car runs it. If you run the red light, you may notice a series of flashes from inside the light. When this happens, you should expect to be mailed a
ticket
 in a few days’ time.
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