Traffic & Transit

Red Light Camera Enforcement Begins In Lower Merion Twp.

The red light cameras are rolling at an intersection found to have frequent violations.

LOWER MERION, PA — Red light camera enforcement has begun in Lower Merion Township.

Enforcement began Monday at Remington Road and Lancaster Avenue — an intersection with frequent red light violations, according to a study.

Warnings will be issued through June 5. Afterward, the registered owner of each violating vehicle will get a citation, according to local officials.

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Last year, Lower Merion Township's Board of Commissioners approved a red light camera program.

Officials planned to bring the first automated cameras to Lancaster and Remington — identified as a problematic intersection with 83 recorded violations in a study by the Sensys Gatso Group.

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After a 12-to-18 month trial period, officials will evaluate the program's effectiveness at Lancaster and Remington.

Anyone with questions can call 610-645-6260 or email trafficsafetyunit@lowermerion.org.

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