Phoenix is gearing up to put the brakes on reckless driving with the recent approval of a $12 million contract for photo enforcement cameras, aimed at curbing dangerous behavior on the road. The City of Phoenix cast a 7-1 vote in favor of reinstating the surveillance technology that was previously discontinued, a decision largely influenced by concerns for public safety and an effort to reduce traffic-related fatalities.
The city’s leaders have committed to carefully selecting locations for the cameras based on “three years of crash data,” as per a 12News report. The “High Injury Network data,” which highlights areas with high rates of severe accidents, is to inform these decisions. Phoenix is particularly focusing on areas around school zones and infamous intersections, hoping to steadily modify driving patterns.
Council Member Kevin Robinson expressed his conviction towards the initiative, emphasizing the potential impact on driver behavior. “There’s little doubt in my mind that we will see, almost immediately, a change in driving behavior,” he told 12News. The approved contract is with American Traffic Solutions, and the camera program is projected to be operational by early 2026. In preparation, Phoenix officials are planning an educational campaign to prime the community for the upcoming enforcement measures…