MANTECA — In a push to crack down on red-light violators, the City of Manteca is partnering with a company to install red-light cameras — and police say it’ll cost taxpayers nothing.
The cameras will be installed by the end of November. The Manteca Police Department said they are needed to bring more safety to major intersections like Main Street and Louise Avenue.
However, some residents have different views on whether these cameras should be installed at all.
“I don’t like it,” Evangelina Sanchez said.
She’s lived in Manteca for over 10 years.
“What [drivers will] do is try to beat it and they’ll try and hit that yellow light,” she said. “It’s going to make it worse.”
Manteca Police Chief Stephen Schluer said a lot of intersection collisions are a result of red-light violations.
“They’re not just fender-benders. Usually, somebody is getting hurt,” he said.
How much is it costing the city?
The police department says nothing, adding that the company Verra Mobility is covering installation, maintenance, and equipment.