- DC has 546 traffic cameras enforcing speed and red light rules.
- The system brought in $267 million in revenue last year.
- A new proposal seeks to ban all automated enforcement tools.
If you’re one of the roughly 700,000 people living in Washington, DC., you may not have to worry about traffic enforcement cameras for much longer. A new proposal from the Department of Transportation seeks to eliminate traffic enforcement cameras throughout the city, including those monitoring speed, red lights, and stop signs. If approved, the measure could take effect before the year is out.
Red light cameras were first installed in the District of Columbia in 1999. Over the years, they’ve been joined by hundreds of speed and stop sign cameras, forming a sprawling enforcement network. At present, there are 546 active cameras across D.C., issuing fines ranging from $100 to $500 depending on the violation.
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