"The cameras, which ticket reckless drivers who run red lights, are currently in place at just 150 intersections around the city. That is because state law previously capped how many red light cameras the city could operate at that number. But in fall 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law allowing the city to add 450 more red light cameras - bringing the total up to 600."
"The city has used red light cameras to combat dangerous driving for 30 years, according to DOT. The agency says the technology has cut red light running by 73 percent, T-bone crashes by 65 percent, and rear-end collisions by 49 percent at intersections where it has been installed. Drivers caught going through red lights by the cameras are issued $50 fines."
New York City's Department of Transportation will activate 250 new red light cameras at intersections over the next six weeks and reach 600 cameras by the end of the year. State law changed in fall 2024 allowing the city to add 450 more cameras, raising the cap from 150 to 600. DOT plans to add 50 new cameras per week until the full complement is installed. The agency did not activate new cameras in 2025 while finalizing an automated enforcement contract and upgrading equipment. Camera locations will not be disclosed to preserve program effectiveness. Cameras issue $50 fines to drivers who run red lights.
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