The City of Richmond is expanding its Safety Camera Program to include enforcement against red-light running, aiming to improve traffic safety and reduce the number of serious crashes at intersections considered high-risk.
According to a city announcement, four new red-light safety cameras have been installed and will soon become operational. Starting January 30, there will be a 30-day warning period during which drivers who run red lights at these locations will receive a warning notice instead of a citation. The affected intersections are: 25th Street at Main Street, Belvidere Street at Cary Street, Chamberlayne Avenue at Brookland Park Boulevard, and Chamberlayne Avenue at Laburnum Avenue.
After the warning period ends, violations recorded by these cameras will result in a $50 citation issued to the registered owner of the vehicle for each infraction. This action is in accordance with the Code of Virginia.
The city provided guidance for drivers: “Slow down, especially as lights turn yellow. Yellow means prepare to stop – not speed up. Stop fully at red lights. Entering the intersection after the light turns red is a violation. Pay attention and avoid distractions. Plan ahead and leave earlier to provide additional time.”
In addition to these four sites, six more pilot camera locations are under construction across Richmond. These include Mechanicsville Turnpike at Fairfield Way; Belt Boulevard at Hull Street Road; Cowardin Avenue / Richmond Highway at Hull Street; German School Road at Midlothian Turnpike; Commerce Road at Maury Street; and Hull Street at Warwick Roads.
More information about Richmond’s safety camera program can be found on the city’s website (rva.gov/police/safety-camera-program). Details about Vision Zero initiatives are also available online (rva.gov/public-works/vision-zero).
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