Fredericton is exploring the installation of red-light cameras at four key intersections to enhance road safety and curb traffic violations. The pilot project comes after new provincial legislation enabled municipalities to adopt automated traffic enforcement, including red-light and speed cameras.
City officials say intersections remain high-risk spots for T-bone crashes caused by red-light running and speeding. Locations under consideration include Regent Street and Wayne Squibb Boulevard, Smythe and Prospect streets, Queen and Westmorland streets, and the Ring Road and Maple Street intersection. The city may relocate cameras after a year based on collision data.
Red-light cameras capture vehicles that run red lights, and police verify violations before issuing tickets to the registered vehicle owner. Research shows these cameras reduce fatal crashes at signalized intersections by up to 21%.
Residents like Jeff Jardine, who was injured in a 2016 red-light collision, support the measure. “If it helps prevent serious accidents, red-light cameras are worth it,” he said.
While installation costs can exceed $100,000 per camera, plus annual maintenance fees, city officials are evaluating options and potential revenue-sharing models to make the program viable.
The city continues to review proposals and expects to share detailed plans once the pilot is finalized.
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