Red Light Cameras in Dalton

The City of Dalton recently approved red light camera systems at the intersections of:

• Waugh Street & Thornton Avenue
• Shugart Road & Highway 41
• Airport Road & Walnut Avenue
• Walnut Avenue & Glenwood Avenue

The official start for the program is set for Monday July 9, 2007 with a press conference at the corner of Waugh Street and Thornton Avenue.  The camera system will become operational on July 10, 2007.  This location is the first system to become operational with the others to follow in the near future.

The system works by using a camera to photograph vehicles that enter the intersection after the light has turned red.  The technology is intended to catch vehicles driven by motorist who intentionally enter the intersection well after the signal has turned red.  The system is designed to decrease the number and severity of accidents and increase pedestrian safety by reducing or eliminating persons proceeding through a red light through enforced compliance.

Motorists will be given a 30 day grace period whereby warning will be issued if a violation occurs using the system.  After the 30 day grace period, drivers face a fine of up to $70.00 if they fail to stop for a red light.

More information about the the red light camera system from Lasercraft, the company contracted to install the current systems.