The People of Encinitas vs Casio EX-V8

Here's a video I shot w/ my Casio EX-V8 at the corner of Olivenhain and El Camino Real in Encinitas, California.

I received a red light camera notice in the mail for the above intersection (infraction date was late April). Traveling westbound on Olivenhain, the speed limit is 50 MPH. Per California Vechicle Code section 21455.7, the minimum required Yellow Signal Interval is 4.7 seconds.

I clicked on the link to my alleged violation and could not believe my eyes... the original video showed the light was yellow for only 3.7 seconds! I had to go and check it out myself, so I shot another 'live' video at the same intersection today.

... my 'live' video confirms the yellow interval is only 3.7 seconds.



I'm now looking forward to my court date. This red light camera has nothing to do with safety, as the yellow signal interval has been out of calibration for at least 2 months. It can easily be inferred that the city of Encinitas is attempting to extract toll revenue from motorists approaching from Carlsbad and San Marcos.

Hat tip to highwayrobbery.net for listing the red light camera rules all in one place.