# Why Some Experts Are Telling Californians Not To Pay Their Red Light Tickets

> According to the California Governor's Highway Safety Association, in 2021, crashes that involved someone running a red light killed 1,109 people.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2088821/california-should-you-pay-red-light-camera-ticket/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=697f9e4b476ea143264c72c9)
- **Published:** 2026-02-01
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #light #people #californians #experts #found #highway #safety #someone
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