[Archived] REMINDER: New Red Light Camera to Issue Citations Starting September 23

For immediate release

The Alexandria Police Department started using an additional camera as part of the Red Light Photo Safety Program on August 22, 2016. A warning period is in effect through September 22. A warning notice will be issued to the vehicle’s registered owner for any violations. There will be no fines during the warning phase. Fines will be issued for all citations starting this Friday, September 23.

The new photo-enforcement camera is located at:
     • Duke Street and West Taylor Run Parkway

Five existing cameras are located at:
     • South Patrick Street and Gibbon Street (both directions of travel)
     • Duke Street and South Walker Street (both directions of travel) 
     • South Patrick Street and Franklin Street 

Cameras will operate 24-hours a day and capture images of every vehicle running the red-lights at those intersections. Warning signs alerting drivers to the red-light cameras have been installed prior to the warning period.

The Alexandria Police Department’s program is administered by Redflex Traffic Systems (http://www.redflex.com). Each violation will be reviewed and approved by the Alexandria Police Department prior to being issued.