The sign in the photo above advises drivers that a Photo Enforced Intersection is ahead.

Red Light Camera Safety Program
Why we need this program?

To help combat the serious problem of red-light running, the City of Dallas implemented its automated red-light enforcement program in December 2006. The program uses photo enforcement technology to enforce the law fairly and consistently with the goal of reducing violations, preventing crashes and injuries, and saving lives.

Each year, red light runners cause as many as 218,000 traffic collisions in the United States. On average, more than 180,000 people are injured and nearly 900 people are killed in these crashes. These injuries and deaths cost the public some $14 billion annually, according to the Federal Highway Administration. 

Texas has the fourth highest number of red light running fatalities per capita in the nation.

In 2007 Dallas experienced 1,737 red light crashes with 6 fatalities and 973 injuries.

In Dallas, there are over 5,000 accidents at traffic signals each year and approximately 30% are related to red light running.

Accidents videos taken by the City’s automated red light camera system:

Accident Video #1

Accident Video #2