Red light cameras coming to several Richmond intersections as part of pilot program

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Cameras will soon be placed at several intersections in Richmond to catch drivers passing through red lights as part of an expansion of the city's Safety Camera Program.

Starting at the end of September, Richmond's Safety Camera Program will expand to address crash-prone intersections on the city's High Injury Network, or where the most deaths and serious injuries have occurred, with red light enforcement cameras to be installed at several intersections, weather permitting.

Using crash patterns and violation data, the city's Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Richmond Police Department collaborated to identify 10 pilot locations across the city's High Injury Network.

According to the city's DPW, the following intersections will be included in the pilot program for the red light enforcement cameras:

• North of the James River
  • 25th Street and Main Street
  • Belvidere Street and Cary Street
  • Brookland Park Boulevard and Chamberlayne Avenue
  • Chamberlayne Parkway and Laburnum Avenue
  • Mechanicsville Turnpike and Fairfield Way
• South of the James River
  • Belt Boulevard and Hull Street Road
  • Cowardin Avenue and Hull Street
  • German School Road and Midlothian Turnpike
  • Commerce Road and Maury Street
  • Hull Street Road and Warwick Road

A graphic showing the locations where red light cameras will be placed as part of the City of Richmond's expansion of its Safety Camera Program. (Photo courtesy: City of Richmond Department of Public Works)

Construction will reportedly begin at the intersection of East Main and 25th streets at the end of September, weather permitting, and then proceed to the remaining intersections. Once operational, each camera will monitor intersections 24 hours a day.

The city's DPW said signs will be clearly posted at all camera locations to notify drivers.

After the 30-day grace period ends at each individual location, enforcement will officially start, and $50 citations will be issued to the registered vehicle owner for each violation, according to the city's DPW.

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For more information on Richmond's safety camera program, visit the city's website.