I got a ticket and was not happy. I watched the video that showed my car turning right on the red light without stopping at the corner.  I then looked at the back of the ticket to find out if I had indeed The back of the form reads: “Please note that you can be cited for failing to bring your vehicle to a complete stop before turning right when the light is red.”

A thought occurred to me as I watched the video. How do I know the video wasn’t rigged? Yes, this is a legitimate question. Especially in the city of Chicago where credibility and money are waaaaaaaaaaaay short.

I’m not denying that I turned the corner without stopping.  However, I am questioning the reliability of the people who handle the footage of the cameras. I know that it’s very easy to manipulate images with photo editing software.  Adjusting video frames is pretty simple, too, with knowledge of video editing software.  Unknowing audiences would be none-the-wiser.

What really makes me question the videos at all is my great city of Chicago.  The city that is making its citizens carry the weight of its financial burden which resulted from mismanagement, greed, and shady transactions.  I know Chicago is not the only city in this situation, however, it’s the one I live in and the one I can speak on.

Do I think my video was rigged? I don’t know.  Do I think someone would change it on purpose to collect money? Absolutely.

So, today I have to ask you: Do you think the red light enforcers are reliable?