Most speed/red light camera's aren't actually owned or operated by the government. They are run by private companies who get the right from the government for

Most speed/red light camera's aren't actually owned or operated by the government. They are run by private companies who get the right from the government for a cut of the revenue. No it wasn't ever about safety but make no mistake it is a private for profit company pushing these things on everyone they just happen to dupe the government with a promise of a taste of the revenue.