Wednesday, February 8th, 2006 at
9:06 am
HPD Moves Closer To Installing Red-Light Cameras
Department Recommends Contract Be Awarded To Arizona Company
POSTED: Wednesday, February 8, 2006
UPDATED: 11:36 am CST February 8, 2006
HOUSTON — Houston is a step closer to installing red-light cameras across the city.On Tuesday, the Houston Police Department recommended the contract for the cameras be awarded to American Traffic Solutions of Arizona.Officials said ATS had the clearest pictures and best reports compared to three other providers.A final contract will go before the Houston City Council for a vote in the next three to four weeks.If approved, the city will purchase and place 50 cameras at intersections across Houston.
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005 at
9:05 am
Red-Light Cameras Go Live At 4 Downtown Intersections
City Officials Testing Several Systems During Trial Run That Lasts Through End Of Year
POSTED: Monday, November 21, 2005
UPDATED: 3:28 pm CST November 21, 2005
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.
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:
