Red Light Cameras Go Live In Warrington Township

WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Red light cameras are now in operation at two heavily traveled intersections in Warrington - Route 611 and Bristol Road and Route 611 and Street Road (Route 132).

The Automated Red Light Photo Enforcement (ARLE) system went live on Monday and began issuing warning notices for all violations. A warning period will last for 60 days before the first violation is issued.

Red light violations will carry a civil monetary penalty of $100. The citations are civil violations and will not affect a motorist's driving record (no points), insurance rates, or CDL status.

According to Warrington Township Police Chief Daniel Friel, the township will not profit from the project. Unlike many other camera programs, Warrington will get no revenue from the program although the township is allowed to recoup actual equipment and personnel expenses related directly to the program.

The intersection photo enforcement system will operate only when the traffic light is red, capturing evidence of actual violations, said the chief. The camera captures two photographic images and video of the alleged red light violation.

The first image provides a view of the vehicle before crossing the white stop line while showing that the traffic light is red.

The second image provides a view of the vehicle after crossing the white stop line demonstrating that the vehicle proceeded through the intersection while the traffic light remained red.

When the penalty phase begins, each alleged violation will be reviewed by sworn Warrington police officers before any penalty is issued.

"Our goal is not to ‘catch’ violators," said Chief Friel. "We get no additional revenues from the program. We have no incentive just to catch violators. Our main objective is to reduce accidents, and especially accidents with injuries, by deterring violators and reducing the number of red light
violations, not just catching the violators after the fact.

"We will be sure to keep everyone posted as we make progress with this project," said Chief Friel.