More Red Light Cameras Coming to Arlington (Mapped)

Keep your eyes on the road, Arlington. Seven new red light cameras are being installed at five intersections, according to Arlington County Police.

Cameras will be installed at the following intersections:

• Eastbound on Columbia Pike at S. Glebe Road
• Westbound on Columbia Pike at S. Glebe Road
• Eastbound on Columbia Pike at S. George Mason Drive
• Northbound on N Glebe Road. at Washington Boulevard
• Westbound on Lee Highway at N. George Mason Drive
• Northbound on 23rd Street N. at US Route 1
• Southbound on 23rd Street N. at US Route 1

There will be a 30 day “grace period” where warnings will be issued before the cameras go live, according to police. After the 30 day warning period, red light violators will be issued a $50 civil fine, which is similar to a parking citation and will not be added to the offender’s driving record.

The intersections are chosen based on:

• Accident rate
• Red light violation rate
• Ability of police to apprehend violators safely
• Pedestrian safety