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Red Light Camera Information for Albuquerque

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  About the Red Light Camera Program

In 2004, the City of Albuquerque implemented its automated traffic enforcement program to help combat the serious problem of red-light violations. The program, more commonly known as "red-light cameras," uses photo enforcement technology to enforce the law fairly and consistently. The goal of the program is to reduce violations, prevent crashes, avoid injuries, and most importantly save lives.

Safe Traffic Operations Program Ordinance 7-11-1
 
 Video of the Week

From the Red Light Camera Files

Caution: Discretion is advised, this accident is graphic.

This is an accident from Toledo Ohio which occurred at an intersection
involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian was seriously injured but survived the accident.
 Published with permission.

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  Automated Traffic Enforcement


In 2004, the City of Albuquerque received a grant from the State of New Mexico, Traffic Safety Bureau to install and evaluate the possibility of automated traffic enforcement in the City of Albuquerque. In September 2004,  red-light cameras were installed at Montgomery and San Mateo and Eubank and Montgomery. Initially, warning citations were issued. On  May 5,  2005, the cameras went live. 

The City utilizes the services of  Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. Leaving cabq.gov, click for disclaimer who provides and installs the camera equipment and software for the automated traffic enforcement program. The City manages and controls the program, including the site selection process. Automated traffic enforcement programs using red-light cameras has proven to be an effective tool in reducing red-light incidents and crashes caused by red-light violations. The Albuquerque Fire Department reports a 23% decrease in Level 1 trauma calls at red-light camera enforced intersections. 

 
  Fixed Detection Systems

The city currently has twenty fixed automated traffic enforcement cameras in operation (see map). These fixed locations are chosen by police and traffic engineering staff primarily based on amount of traffic and collision history. Once an automated traffic enforcement camera is fully operational, the City pays a monthly rental fee per location. All automated traffic enforcement locations in the City of Albuquerque capture not only red light violations but speeding violations as well. 
 
  Mobile Detection Systems

The City's 3 mobile speed vans are used to detect speeding violations and are used primarily in school or construction zones but can be used on any city street.  
There are 280 school zones in the City of Albuquerque with 10,000 students crossing each day.
 
  New Red Light Fees - Effective February 20th, 2008
 

Violation

Old Fine

New Fine
Running a red light First offense $100 $69 (all offenses)
Second offense $200
Third and later offenses $300
Speeding 0-10 mph over limit $100 $74
11-15 mph over limit $150 $89
16-20 mph over limit $200 $124
21-25 mph over limit $250 $159
26-30 mph over limit $300 $184
31-35 mph over limit $350 $209
35+ mph over limit $400 $259

Drivers may also take a driving safety course instead of paying a fine, but can only do that once a year.
 

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