Manteca police issued 13,367 red-light camera citations through September 24, 2026, but officials say the city’s cameras recorded more potential violations than tickets issued. Each incident must pass a police review before a citation can be mailed, and some cases do not result in tickets because the department cannot complete the process within the required deadline.
Manteca’s five red-light camera locations have issued nearly twice as many citations as nearby Tracy, despite similar populations. Police say heavy traffic passing through Manteca may explain the difference, but more data is needed to assess the program’s long-term impact.
Manteca police issue more than 13,000 citations
Manteca police issued 13,367 red-light camera citations through September 24, 2026. The total includes cases that officers reviewed, verified, and approved for enforcement…