Get our free mobile appIn many states, this action could get you a ticket as they have red light cameras operating. Fortunately for us in Michigan, red light cameras are prohibited under the law, which put my mind at ease some but then it also got me thinking about the cameras I do see. Many intersections in Michigan, have cameras perched on the light fixtures which I initially thought were red light and traffic cameras used by law enforcement to serve tickets or aide in an investigation. An article on legalclarity.org talks about the differences between red light cameras and traffic cameras while also discussing what traffic camera functions are in Michigan:While red light cameras are not used for ticketing, Michigan employs various other camera and sensor technologies for traffic monitoring. Michigan has also authorized automated speed enforcement cameras in construction zones and school bus stop-arm cameras for violations, which are separate from red light cameras.