Do Electronic Eyes Capture Violations During Road Construction?
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Generally, intersections under road construction do not capture violations. Violations occurring due to road construction are complex to determine, so before construction begins, the construction party will submit an application to the public security department to turn off the electronic eyes at that location. Violations captured by electronic eyes: For behaviors that obstruct safe driving and are captured by electronic surveillance, the data will be transmitted to a robust backend database. After analyzing whether there is any illegal activity, traffic police will conduct further review to confirm the violation and send the penalty information to the violating driver for processing. Photos taken by electronic eyes: Violation photos captured by electronic eyes are stored in the memory card within the electronic eye system and are retrieved every three days.
A few days ago, a buddy of mine was driving through a road construction zone, thinking the traffic cameras might be turned off to avoid fines. But right after passing through, he got a speeding ticket. Now I understand that during roadwork, traffic cameras still capture violations as usual because they're connected to the power grid and don't shut down easily unless construction crews remove or cover them. Don't make the same mistake as my friend—slow down on uneven roads for safety and to save money. Roadwork areas often have temporary speed limit signs, so pay close attention. Some spots might have special rules, but generally, cameras are operational most of the time. Keep reminding yourself to drive slower—these things never take a break.
