Windsor committee endorses 10 more red light cameras [Video]

Members of the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee have endorsed adding 10 red light cameras to intersections with high collision rates after seeing a reduction in collisions where these cameras already exist.

According to a city report, 5,318 tickets were issued for running red lights in 2022, and 6,141 tickets were issued in 2023.

The data collected over two years since red light cameras were installed at 10 city intersections shows promising accident reduction data, according to the city.

The report states there was a 38 per cent decrease in angled collisions at these red light camera intersections compared to prior to their installation.

The data also shows a 41 per cent decrease in rear end collisions, though isolated intersections showed an increase.

“It’s been overwhelmingly successful. Its meeting it’s intended purpose, which is safer streets safer intersections,” said Fabio Costante, who is the chair of the committee …