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The document summarizes Denver's photo red light camera program. It discusses that the cameras have been in place since 2008 at four intersections and are managed by the Denver Police Department. A study found that injury and side-impact accidents decreased after the cameras were installed. The program issues violations to vehicles that cross the clearly marked stop line, even if they do not run the red light. A three-tier fine system will be implemented in 2012, with reduced fines for those who cross the stop line but stop. The program may be expanded to four additional intersections in 2013.

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The document summarizes Denver's photo red light camera program. It discusses that the cameras have been in place since 2008 at four intersections and are managed by the Denver Police Department. A study found that injury and side-impact accidents decreased after the cameras were installed. The program issues violations to vehicles that cross the clearly marked stop line, even if they do not run the red light. A three-tier fine system will be implemented in 2012, with reduced fines for those who cross the stop line but stop. The program may be expanded to four additional intersections in 2013.

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Denvers Photo Red Light Program

There has been a lot of media attention focused on the photo red light camera system currently installed at four Denver intersections. The cameras have been in place since 2008, and the program is managed by the Denver Police Department. The police department considers the red light camera system as just one of many tools that we use to reduce traffic accidents and improve traffic safety. I have provided a brief overview of the program in an effort to answer the questions I am most frequently by our citizens. Does the photo red light program reduce accidents? Traffic Engineering just completed a three year study comparing accident statistics at the four photo red light intersections before and after the installation of the automated red light cameras. If you review the table below, you can see why the Denver Police Department believes the data supports using photo red light as one of several tools to reduce accidents and insure traffic safety. Current Photo Red Light Locations and Accident Data Before and After System Installation

Location

Injury Accidents

Before 6th Ave and Lincoln St. 8th Ave and Speer Blvd. 6th Ave and Kalamath St. 36th Ave and Quebec St. 11 13 1 3

After 4 3 1 1

Side Impact Accidents (Right Angle) Before After 59 28 6 9 12 12 2 8

Rear End Accidents

Before 11 1 2 2

After 12 1 2 4

Source: Public Works Traffic Engineering Services 12/9/11

Stop Line Enforcement One of the questions that I am frequently asked is why the automated red light system enforces red light violations on vehicles that stop past the stop line, but do not completely run the red light. The police departments decision to enforce the violation at the clearly marked stop line is one that was made with the support of the city attorneys office so that we are in compliance with the city ordinance which reads; 54-101(3)(a) Vehicular traffic facing a steady circular red signal alone shall stop at a clearly marked stop line..and remain standing until an indication to proceed is shown Every red light enforcement photo and video is reviewed by a police officer or a certified special police officer to insure that only those vehicles that completely run the red light or

whose two front tires have completely crossed the marked stop line are issued violations. If there is any doubt, the violation is not issued. Only about 50% of the photos taken are sent out as a violation for a variety of reasons, but those reasons include the detailed review process to insure there is no doubt that both front tires have completely passed the stop line. Once a vehicles front tires have crossed the stop line, the front of the vehicle has intruded into the crosswalk area causing bicyclists, pedestrians and the disabled population to step out of the safety zone to walk around the vehicle. Modification to Stop Line Enforcement in 2012 There is no doubt that the enforcement of violations at the stop line is controversial, and as a result, after discussions with members of city council and the Deputy Managers of Safety, the police department is working with the vendor to establish a tiered fine system. In this system the driver that completely goes through the intersection on a red light would be issued a ticket with the full $75.00 fine. The driver that crosses the stop line and then stops would receive a reduced fine of $40.00 because the safety risk is usually less. Expansion of Program The police department will be working with the Budget Office and Manager of Safetys office to determine if it would be possible to expand the photo red light program to an additional 4 intersections in 2013. Please feel free to contact me if I can answer any other questions. The Traffic Operations Bureau, located at 3381 Park Avenue West, has a viewing room that citizens can utilize to review their citation with a Photo Enforcement Agent who will explain how the process works. To make an appointment please call 720-337-1030. Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year, Mary Beth Klee Division Chief of Special Operations Denver Police Department [email protected]

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