In an effort to reduce T-bone collisions at intersections on Regional roads, red light cameras have been installed at select locations throughout Durham Region.
The red-light camera program is intended to modify aggressive driving behaviour and increase awareness of the dangers of running red lights.
Red-light cameras are mounted on poles at an intersection near the traffic lights with signs preceding the equipment.
The red-light camera takes two photographs. The first photo is taken when a vehicle is behind the stop bar and about to enter the intersection when the traffic signal is red. The second photo is taken when the vehicle is within the intersection. To capture the license plate, both photos show the rear of the vehicle only. The violation notice sent to the registered owner includes both photos in addition to an enlarged photograph of the rear license plate of the vehicle.
Vehicles that progress through the intersection on a green or amber light will not be ticketed.
Red light running has the potential to cause serious injury or death for both the offending driver and innocent victims. The Region’s collision records database shows 658 collisions over a three-year period (2021, 2022 and 2023) at signalized intersections where the cause was specifically attributed to a driver disobeying traffic control signals.
Durham Region is one of many municipalities across Ontario using red light cameras to create safer roads.
This initiative is in support of Durham Vision Zero, a long-term plan with the ultimate goal of eliminating all roadway deaths and serious injuries.
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