The Takoma Park Police Department is launching new red light enforcement program starting Monday where drivers will get warning notices if they fail to stop at red lights before they start receiving citations. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
The City of Takoma Park Police Department is implementing a new Red Light Camera Enforcement Program starting Sept. 23.
The program aims to deter dangerous driving and improve compliance with traffic signals, according to a press release.
The cameras will issue warning notices during a 30-day grace period to drivers who don’t stop at red lights where no citations are given out. After 30 days, citations will start to be issued.
The program starts on Sept. 23 and more intersections will be added to the program on Sept. 30 and Oct. 7.
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Which intersections are going to have the new cameras?
Locations effective Sept. 23:
- Eastbound Philadelphia Avenue at Piney Branch Road
- Northbound Piney Branch Road at Philadelphia Avenue
- Southbound Piney Branch Road at Philadelphia Avenue
Locations effective Sept. 30:
- Southbound New Hampshire Avenue at Glenside Drive
- Northbound New Hampshire Avenue at Erskine Street
Locations effective Oct. 7:
- Northbound New Hampshire Avenue at Holton Lane
- Southbound New Hampshire Avenue at Ethan Allen Avenue
Fines will increase as citations add up
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An automated red-light violation fine is $75. Fines could increase up to $100 if court-imposed costs are added when contesting citations.
No points will be added to a driver's license and vehicle insurance providers will not be notified of red-light camera citations.
Citations can be paid online, in person or by mail. Specific instructions will be included with the violation notice.
