Tempe turns on photo enforcement cameras: Here's what drivers need to know
Tempe activates photo radar enforcement
New photo enforcement cameras are being turned on in one East Valley city, and FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more on what drivers need to know, going forward.
TEMPE, Ariz. - New photo enforcement cameras are being turned on in one East Valley city, and here's more on what drivers should know, going forward.
Where are the cameras being activated?
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The cameras are all located in Tempe. According to the city's website, the cameras are located at the following intersections:
- Kyrene Road and Elliot Road
- McClintock Drive and University Drive
- McClintock Drive and Broadway Road
- McClintock Drive and Guadalupe Road
- McClintock Drive and Warner Road
- Mill Avenue and Southern Avenue
- Mill Avenue and Baseline Road
- Priest Drive and University Drive
- Rural Road and Broadway Road
- Rural Road and Baseline Road
- Rural Road and Elliot Road
- Rural/Scottsdale Road and Rio Salado Parkway
- Scottsdale Road and Curry Road
- 48th Street and Broadway Road
In addition, city officials said there will be four mobile cameras that will regularly change locations.
Why were the 14 intersections selected?
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City leaders say the cameras are set up at locations with high crash rates, have seen at least three serious or deadly crashes between the years 2018 and 2022, or have the largest disparity between posted and documented speeds.
What happens if I'm caught by a photo enforcement camera?
What we know:
On their website, Tempe city officials said those who are caught by a photo enforcement cameras and had their violation verified by the police department will receive a civil citation with a fine of $250.
"If a red light is run while speeding, that is a second citation," read a portion of the website. "Criminal charges could apply for excessive speeds."
What's next:
City officials say there will be a 30-day warning period before citations will be issued on June 5.
Driver who receive a citation will have the opportunity to go to court, pay the fine outright, or go to driving school, if they are eligible.
Why are they bringing back photo enforcement?
Photo enforcement is being brought back as part of ‘Vision Zero,’ a program Tempe adopted in 2020 with a goal to prevent all traffic deaths.
City officials also cited a U.S. Department of Transportation study that shows cameras can reduce crashes by at least 50%.