In an effort to cut down on the amount of intersection crashes, the City of Albany has officially implemented its use of red light cameras throughout the area. The cameras have been proved to modify driver behavior which will reduce the number of accidents that take place due to running red lights. We’ve gathered all the information you need to know about the red light cameras in Albany. Check it out:
This state of the art system will help improve traffic flow, encourage safer driving and will be funded completely by violators. City officials have released more information as to how to properly proceed through intersections that have red light cameras:
When you make a right turn:
- If the intersection permits right turns on red, come to a complete stop at the stop bar, then proceed to turn.
- If the intersection does not permit rights on red, stay at a complete stop until the light turns green to avoid a violation.
When you make a left turn:
- Have you ever experienced the stress of being under a green light trying to turn left and the light turns red? If the light changes to red and you are still in the middle of the intersection, you can proceed with your left hand turn.
What happens if you run a red light?
- A picture will be taken of your license plate.
- The Albany Police Department will review the footage and determine if a ticket should be given.
- If a violation did take place, the owner of the vehicle will receive a $50 ticket in the mail.
The cameras are located at the following intersections:
- Second Avenue & Frisbee Avenue
- Madison Avenue & S. Pearl Street
- Delaware Avenue, Holland Avenue & Morton Avenue
- New Scotland Avenue & Ontario Street
- Madison Avenue & New Scotland Avenue
- Central Avenue & Henry Johnson Boulevard
- Henry Johnson & Clinton Avenue
- Washington Avenue & Quail Street
- Central Avenue & Quail Street
- Northern Boulevard & Shaker Road
- Madison Avenue & North Main Avenue
- Madison Avenue & Quail Street
- Washington Avenue & North Main Avenue
- Central Avenue & Colvin Avenue
- Western Avenue & Brevator Street
- Russell Road & Western Avenue
- New Scotland & Manning Boulevard
- Everett Road & Watervliet Avenue Extension
- Central Avenue & King Street
For more information on the red light cameras, please contact Albany Parking Violations at 518-434-5006.
Source:
http://www.albanyny.gov/Government/Departments/PublicSafety/PoliceDepartment/RedLightCameras.aspx
