New red-light camera goes live this week in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A new red-light camera will go live in Colorado Springs this week at the intersection of Fillmore St. and Union Blvd.
According to the City of Colorado Springs, the goal of the "Red-Light Safety Camera Program" is to protect drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians from injuries and crashes caused by running red lights. It is also a part of the Colorado Springs Police Department's effort to reduce crashes and improve safety on city streets.
The new red-light camera will go live on Aug. 5. There will be a 30-day warning period from that date. Following the warning period, violators will receive a $75 fine. No points will be assessed on driver's licenses.
Below is a current list of all intersections in Colorado Springs with red-light cameras.
- 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
- Woodmen Road and Black Forest Road
- Barnes Road and Tutt Boulevard
- Maizeland and North Academy
- Voyager Pkwy and Academy Blvd
- Colorado Ave and 31st Street
- Academy Blvd and Astrozon Blvd
- Voyager Pkwy and Interquest Pkwy
For more information about the "Red-Light Safety Camera Program" visit: www.ColoradoSprings.gov/RedLightSafety.
