How can I tell which way the camera is currently pointing?
This can be difficult, especially since operators frequently move the cameras to confirm incidents and observe ramp meters. To aid in determining the camera’s orientation, we recommend using the reference images. These images are available by clicking on the “Which way is the camera pointing?” hyperlink below the “live” image. These reference images show the view from the camera when it is pointed in its most common directions. Sometimes by looking at the relationship between the location of the camera and the roadway you can determine camera orientation. For example, if the camera is located on the West side of I-5 and the lane closest to the camera is heading towards you, the camera is pointed northbound. However, if the traffic in the lane closest is flowing away from you, then the camera is pointed southbound. The location of each camera with regard to the highway is listed underneath the picture — right above the “Which way is the camera pointing?” link. Another way is to look at
