Red-Light Cameras Go Live At 4 Downtown Intersections

City Officials Testing Several Systems During Trial Run That Lasts Through End Of Year

HOUSTON — Not-so-candid cameras began catching drivers running red lights Monday.City officials told KPRC Local 2 that they are testing several systems in order to pick the best one.During the trial run, which runs through the end of the year, cameras will capture images of the cars that run red lights. Officials will send a warning to the vehicle’s owner in the mail.

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Starting on Jan. 1, vehicle owners whose car is caught running red lights by the camera will receive a ticket in the mail ranging from $75 to $150.The ticket will include a picture of the car before running the red light, going through the red light and a close-up of the car’s license plate.Cameras are currently set up at the following street intersections:

Travis at McGowen Milam at McGowen Milam at Jefferson San Jacinto at Texas

City officials said they hope to expand the program to at least 50 intersections. Previous Stories:

Red-Light Cameras To Start Catching Violators Monday

$75 To $150 Tickets Will Include 3 Pictures Of Vehicle Running Red Light

HOUSTON — Big brother could soon be watching as you drive on some Houston streets.

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Beginning Monday, red-light cameras will begin taking pictures of red-light runners. Violators will be sent a warning.But after a 30-day trial period, people caught on camera running a red light will be sent a ticket ranging from $75 to $150.The ticket will include a picture of your car before running the red light, going through the red light and a close-up of your license plate.Red-light cameras have been installed at several city intersections, including:

Travis Street at McGowen Street Milam Street at McGowen Street San Jacinto Street at Travis Street

Two other intersections, which the city has not released, will also have red-light cameras monitoring traffic.The city hopes to install 10 more cameras by the end of the year.