Automated Red Light Citations Starting In Bensalem

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA —Bensalem Township will become the first community in Lower Bucks County to issue citations at two key intersections under its automated red-light enforcement system.

Bensalem Police said the 60-day grace period ends at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday.

Since the system went into effect on April 1, police reviewed more than 8,000 automated red light violations and issued more than 7,500 warnings.

A similar system began recently in Warrington Township and Abington Township in Montgomery County also has automated red lights as well.

The red-light system is at the intersections of:

• Street Road at Knights Road (All Directions)
• Route 1 at Old Lincoln Highway (Northbound/Southbound)

Starting Saturday, any vehicle that commits a red light violation will receive a civil violation in the mail for $100.

A five-year review of accident statistics revealed a large number of reported crashes at these two intersections, officials said.

The data is further supported by an article published by Time Magazine titled, "Where's the most dangerous intersection in America."

After compiling data shared by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Time Magazine concluded that the most dangerous intersection was "in Bensalem, PA, where Knights Road crosses Street Road."

"Bensalem Police have dedicated patrol resources to these areas, but we believe that the automated system, in conjunction with police enforcement, will significantly reduce accidents," officials said.

The council approved an ordinance for Automated Red Light Enforcement in 2023.

Bensalem Township does not receive revenue from the program. There is also no cost to the community for installing, operating, or maintaining the system, officials said.

Police officers review all alleged violations to determine their validity. Once approved, the civil violation notice will be sent out by mail. All civil violation notices will contain a website where drivers can view the photographs and video of the violation.

Vehicle owners can pay the civil fine online or contest the violation at an in-person hearing at the Bensalem Township Municipal Building.