Traffic light camera at intersection, yet no sign notifying as such?

I got a ticket at an intersection (in California) as a result of a camera filming me run a red light. I've looked all over and I still cannot find a posted sign that indicates that intersection is being filmed, this seems illegal and I'm having trouble finding information on these laws, any information would be greatly appreciated.Traffic light camera at intersection, yet no sign notifying as such?
There does not have to be a posted sign, but check with your local roads authority.
Don't know if you've found your silver bullet here. You are correct about the signs needing to be present, but read carefully to see where they have to be posted:



(1) Identifies the system by signs that clearly indicate the

system's presence and are visible to traffic approaching from all

directions, or posts signs at all major entrances to the city,

including, at a minimum, freeways, bridges, and state highway routes.



This is from 21455.5 of the California Vehicle Code, which you can read for yourself here:



http://www.leginfo.ca.gov



I've also found this site pretty entertaining:



http://www.highwayrobbery.net/



Good luck.Traffic light camera at intersection, yet no sign notifying as such?
well, running a red light is wrong. So it's a good idea to have a camera so if people run the light, they know. But I don't know anything about being illegal. Teaches you a lesson not to run red lights though
So your defense is that you run them only when there's no camera.Traffic light camera at intersection, yet no sign notifying as such?
even if there is no sign, you should still have to obey the law.
There does not need to be a sign indicating that traffic cameras are being used. You will not be able to get the pictures thrown out of evidence either.



The camera was positioned on public property and the pictures were taken in an area where there is no expectation of privacy (a public road). When you are in public you can have your picture taken at any time, and there is not thing one you can do about it.



I have never seen a police department put up signs indicating that a patrol car is enforcing speed limits using radar ahead ... and tickets written under those circumstances hold up quite well in court.



You were looking DOWN while driving into an intersection? Yikes! Glad you are driving in California and not New York ... we have enough lousy drivers here as it is!
not only they don't have to tell you but they rather you not know so you can continue your natural driving patterns