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Red-light runners beware -- city launches program to catch violators: Austin Austin Business Journal | May 13, 2008 The city of Austin will launch its red light camera program, aimed at catching red light transgressors, during Memorial Day weekend. On Friday, May 23, automated camera systems will be installed at the intersections of the I-35 northbound service road and 11th Street. The Austin City Council approved the program in November 2007 to "combat the serious problem of red light running in Austin," according to a city statement. Eight other intersections will get red light cameras over the next several weeks. They include:
The red light camera intersections will be identified for drivers with a sign that reads "Photo Enforced." (Article continues below)
According to the Austin Police Department, red light running contributed to 1,336 accidents in 2007. There have been at least three fatalities attributed to red light running during each of the last three years in Austin. A $75 penalty will be issued for each violation, with a $25 late fee assessed for violations not paid within 30 days of the date the notice of violation is received. Half of the net revenue generated by the red light program will be sent to a state trauma care fund. The city's half of the revenue will be used exclusively for traffic safety programs, intersection improvements and traffic enforcement. According to the city, red light camera programs across the country have been effective at reducing red light violations and crashes at intersections. CLICK ON THE BANNER TO BUY TERRORSTORM IN |
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