On Oct. 22, the city’s red-light safety cameras began taking photos of red-light runners at Alhambra Circle and S. Lejeune Road (SW 42nd Avenue).

Photo-enforcement cameras will capture still images and video of red-light running violations. During a 30-day warning period, a warning notice will be issued to the vehicle’s registered owner.

“The warning period will give motorists an opportunity to become familiar with the red-light system,” said Coral Gables interim Police Chief Richard Naue. “We encourage people to slow down and definitely stop on red before the actual citations begin. This is a public safety program, and our goal is to deter red-light runners and prevent collisions resulting from these violations.”

There will be no fine for the warning notice. At the completion of the warning period, citations will be issued. The program aims to protect drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians from injuries or crashes caused by red-light runners. Cameras will operate 24 hours a day and capture images of every vehicle running a red light at the intersection.

The program is administered by American Traffic Solutions Inc. (ATS) with each violation reviewed and approved by the Coral Gables Police Department prior to a citation being issued. ATS is the largest provider of photo-enforcement programs in the state, contracting with 34 Florida cities and counties.

For more information about Coral Gables’ red-light safety program, contact the Police Department Community Affairs Unit at 305-460-5402.