Red-Light Cameras To Start Catching Violators Monday

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

POSTED: Friday, November 18, 2005
UPDATED: 8:57 am CST November 18, 2005

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

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.

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