The Brief
- Minneapolis officials have paved the way for traffic light cameras that are equipped to record a person speeding through a red light, and cite the owner of the vehicle with an infraction.
- A pilot program could begin in September, with the first violation being a warning, and the second being $40 for 10-plus miles over the speed limit.
- Traffic safety cameras are currently used in 29 states and Washington D.C.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis officials have zeroed in on a vendor to run a program that will record traffic lights throughout busy city intersections, and potentially cite drivers who run them.
Minneapolis traffic cameras
What we know:
On Monday, the Minneapolis Administration & Enterprise Oversight Committee unanimously approved a contract with NovoaGlobal, Inc. for red light and speed camera enforcement and citation issuance management. The terms of the agreement are for $12 million over four years, with an option for two additional years.
The earliest a traffic camera pilot could launch is August 1, 2025, though officials with the city have said they are targeting September.…