Red-Light Cameras In Force Throughout
New Orleans Metro Area
Jefferson Parish has more intersections with cameras
NEW ORLEANS (April 8, 2008) -- The City of New Orleans began issuing tickets April 1 to red-light
traffic violators at select intersections, where a total of 20 red-light cameras are installed that will give
police both still and video footage to catch traffic violators. Ten additional red light enforcement
cameras will be installed within the next few months.
Drivers who receive the $135 ticket can log on to www.violationinfo.com to retrieve information on
how to pay the New Orleans fine.
"Our goal is to create a safer environment for our residents and we are urging all citizens to stop at red
lights, which prevents crashes and injuries that are often the result of these violations,” said Robert
Mendoza, Director of The Department of Public Works. “We’ve worked hard to publicize the
program and encourage the public to follow the law."
“Looking at the number of citations issued in just the first week, it’s clear that New Orleans needs
these red-light enforcement cameras and we look forward to seeing a reduction in traffic violations
over the next several months,” said Mendoza.
Mendoza said that it's far too early to discuss trends or results based on the number of citations,
further stating that it often takes a full year to evaluate the results of red-light programs in reducing
violations, crashes and injuries.
New Orleans Metro Area
Jefferson Parish has more intersections with cameras
NEW ORLEANS (April 8, 2008) -- The City of New Orleans began issuing tickets April 1 to red-light
traffic violators at select intersections, where a total of 20 red-light cameras are installed that will give
police both still and video footage to catch traffic violators. Ten additional red light enforcement
cameras will be installed within the next few months.
Drivers who receive the $135 ticket can log on to www.violationinfo.com to retrieve information on
how to pay the New Orleans fine.
"Our goal is to create a safer environment for our residents and we are urging all citizens to stop at red
lights, which prevents crashes and injuries that are often the result of these violations,” said Robert
Mendoza, Director of The Department of Public Works. “We’ve worked hard to publicize the
program and encourage the public to follow the law."
“Looking at the number of citations issued in just the first week, it’s clear that New Orleans needs
these red-light enforcement cameras and we look forward to seeing a reduction in traffic violations
over the next several months,” said Mendoza.
Mendoza said that it's far too early to discuss trends or results based on the number of citations,
further stating that it often takes a full year to evaluate the results of red-light programs in reducing
violations, crashes and injuries.
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New Orleans Catches Up To Speed
Red-light cameras get speeders too
NEW ORLEANS (June 20, 2008) -- Driving ten or more miles per hour over the speed limit at some
intersections in New Orleans can get you a ticket, as the second phase in the city's traffic safety
program begins June 23.
Those same cameras which began operating in April to catch red-light violators will also catch
speeders, all in an effort to improve public safety and reduce crashes and injuries.
The cameras on Southbound Carrollton Avenue at Palmetto Street showed the most significant
speeding problem during an analysis.
The automated system uses a combination of digital still and video cameras and detection equipment
at the roadways. The cameras capture only still images for speed violations, while both still images
and video are captured for red light violations. Technology for the program is provided through
American Traffic Solutions (ATS), a Scottsdale, Arizona, firm which was awarded the contract in
May, 2007.
Every day, an officer reviews all alleged violations, images and video to determine if a violation
occurred. If the officer determines a violation has occurred, citations are issued to the registered
owner of the vehicle.
The citation includes photographs and details of the violation as well as an e-mail link to review the
pictures and video online. In the event the owner wants to contest a citation, he or she may contest
by mail or go to an administrative hearing center for a live hearing on or before their payment due
date.
When the owner receives the violation, it includes a payment voucher which can be paid by mail, by
phone, or at www.violationinfo.com.
Violation fines (excluding $35 cost of enforcement fee) in New Orleans are:
Traffic Control Signal Violation - $100
Speeding ( 9 mph over) - $40
Speeding (10 - 14 mph over) - $75
Speeding (15 - 20 mph over) - $125
Speeding (Greater than 20 mph over) - $200
Late fee for unpaid violations - $75 (vehicles with unpaid violations past the second notice are
boot-eligible and subject to immobilization fees)
Here is a list of intersections where cameras are currently installed:
South Carrollton Avenue at Palmetto Street
Loyola Avenue at Poydras Street
South Carrollton Avenue at Earhart Boulevard
Canal Street at South Carrollton Avenue
In Jefferson parish, where the fine is $110, cameras are installed at the following intersections:
In Metairie:
North Causeway Blvd. and 17th Street
North Clearview Pkwy. and West Metairie Ave.
Veterans Blvd. and Bissonet Drive
Veterans Blvd. and Carrollton Ave.
Veterans Blvd. and Clearview Pkwy.
Veterans Blvd. and North Causeway Blvd.
Veterans Blvd. and Transcontinental Drive
In Gretna:
Terry Pkwy. and Stumpf Blvd.
Lapalco Blvd. and Wall Blvd.
Lapalco Blvd. and Wall Blvd.
Also, red-light cameras are in Kenner at Veterans Blvd. and Bissonet Dr. and in Harvey at Manhattan
Blvd. and Gretna Blvd.
Red-light cameras get speeders too
NEW ORLEANS (June 20, 2008) -- Driving ten or more miles per hour over the speed limit at some
intersections in New Orleans can get you a ticket, as the second phase in the city's traffic safety
program begins June 23.
Those same cameras which began operating in April to catch red-light violators will also catch
speeders, all in an effort to improve public safety and reduce crashes and injuries.
The cameras on Southbound Carrollton Avenue at Palmetto Street showed the most significant
speeding problem during an analysis.
The automated system uses a combination of digital still and video cameras and detection equipment
at the roadways. The cameras capture only still images for speed violations, while both still images
and video are captured for red light violations. Technology for the program is provided through
American Traffic Solutions (ATS), a Scottsdale, Arizona, firm which was awarded the contract in
May, 2007.
Every day, an officer reviews all alleged violations, images and video to determine if a violation
occurred. If the officer determines a violation has occurred, citations are issued to the registered
owner of the vehicle.
The citation includes photographs and details of the violation as well as an e-mail link to review the
pictures and video online. In the event the owner wants to contest a citation, he or she may contest
by mail or go to an administrative hearing center for a live hearing on or before their payment due
date.
When the owner receives the violation, it includes a payment voucher which can be paid by mail, by
phone, or at www.violationinfo.com.
Violation fines (excluding $35 cost of enforcement fee) in New Orleans are:
Traffic Control Signal Violation - $100
Speeding ( 9 mph over) - $40
Speeding (10 - 14 mph over) - $75
Speeding (15 - 20 mph over) - $125
Speeding (Greater than 20 mph over) - $200
Late fee for unpaid violations - $75 (vehicles with unpaid violations past the second notice are
boot-eligible and subject to immobilization fees)
Here is a list of intersections where cameras are currently installed:
South Carrollton Avenue at Palmetto Street
Loyola Avenue at Poydras Street
South Carrollton Avenue at Earhart Boulevard
Canal Street at South Carrollton Avenue
In Jefferson parish, where the fine is $110, cameras are installed at the following intersections:
In Metairie:
North Causeway Blvd. and 17th Street
North Clearview Pkwy. and West Metairie Ave.
Veterans Blvd. and Bissonet Drive
Veterans Blvd. and Carrollton Ave.
Veterans Blvd. and Clearview Pkwy.
Veterans Blvd. and North Causeway Blvd.
Veterans Blvd. and Transcontinental Drive
In Gretna:
Terry Pkwy. and Stumpf Blvd.
Lapalco Blvd. and Wall Blvd.
Lapalco Blvd. and Wall Blvd.
Also, red-light cameras are in Kenner at Veterans Blvd. and Bissonet Dr. and in Harvey at Manhattan
Blvd. and Gretna Blvd.
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