FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INFORMATION
OFFICER:
January 25, 2007 Lt. Wm. Funkhouser
(314) 442-2076
City
Chooses Vendor to Implement Photo Enforcement
CREVE COEUR - In its next step to
implement a red light photo enforcement program, the city has chosen to
contract with American Traffic Solutions, Inc to install a turn-key system. On
January 22, the Creve Coeur City Council voted unanomously to pass the required
ordinance.
Expected to be operational this
spring, the initial program is expected to consist of digital cameras and
digital video installed at up to six intersections to record and capture images
of vehicles running red lights. The photo enforcement system works by capturing digital
images and video of a vehicle violating an electric signal. The images show the
light being red, the vehicle in the intersection, and the license plate of the
vehicle. A police officer reviews all of the evidence and determines if a
violation occurred. If approved by a
police officer, the registered owner of the vehicle is sent a violation notice
by mail. The violation notice includes a
password protected link, where the vehicle owner can log on to and view video
of the violation. Much like a parking ticket, the registered owner and not
necessarily the driver is responsible for the violation notice.
On June 12, 2006, the Creve
Coeur City Council approved using photo enforcement technology in an effort to reduce
traffic collisions, encourage voluntary compliance with traffic laws, and create
a safer street environment.
Year in and year out, the City of
For more information on Creve Coeur’s photo enforcement
program, visit http://www.creve-coeur.org/photo-enforcement.htm
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