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Yep, East Coast cities do it as well, but the cost is approx. $50 vs $500 in CA. Enough to deter people from running lights without reaming people who stop 6″ past the white line.

Question is, why not set up the cameras to ticket for a small amount if you just cross the line, rising to a higher fine if you actually enter the intersection above say 10 mph? That would serve both deterrence and fairness.