Four new red-light cameras to be activated in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The city has added red-light cameras to four intersections in Colorado Springs, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. The red-light cameras are set to go live on July 1, 2022.
The new cameras are at the following intersections
- Voyager Pkwy and Academy Blvd
- Colorado Ave and 31st Street
- Academy Blvd and Astrozon Blvd
- Voyager Pkwy and Interquest Pkwy
Police say the goal is to protect drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians at the intersection from crashes and injuries. It's also an effort to reduce crashes and improve citizen safety in Colorado Springs.
After being activated on July 1, there will be a 30-day warning period. Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) will send a letter to drivers captured on the new cameras during the warning period.
After this warning period, on August 1, 2022, the camera will officially begin capturing citations. Drivers who enter the intersections after the light has turned red will receive a $75 citation (no points will be assessed), according to a CSPD media release.
These cameras are in addition to cameras at the following intersections and are a part of the red-light safety camera program.
- East Platte Avenue and Chelton Road
- Briargate Boulevard and Lexington Drive
- North Academy Boulevard and North Carefree Circle
- North Academy Boulevard and Dublin Boulevard
- Lake Avenue and East Cheyenne Mountain
- Airport Road and South Academy Boulevard
- East Platte Avenue and North Union Boulevard
- East Woodmen Road and Duryea Drive
- Austin Bluffs and North Academy
- Platte and North Murray
- Maizeland and Academy
The program works to better driver behavior through increased enforcement of red-light laws and increased public awareness of red-light running. CSPD states that data shows that red-light safety cameras can change driving behavior and city officials chose the locations after evaluating several factors including crash data and where the technology would have the most impact. Cameras operate 24 hours a day and capture images of vehicles when they run a red-light at an intersection. Violations are issued after police personnel confirms a violation has occurred.
