BOCA RATON – They’re coming.
Yes, after legislators decided that the use of cameras to catch red light runners was OK, and following a dearth of legal challenges to the law, Boca is installing the apparatus at six intersections.
The cameras should be up and running by August, said Assistant City Manager Mike Woika. The city will issue warning notices for the first 30 days. Then, the fines kick in.
The decision came over the objection of Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie, who has voted against the cameras twice, saying there’s no guarantee the picture-taking law enforcement equipment will improve safety.
“There’s that one moment, called the dilemma moment, when you either accelerate, or you stop,” Haynie said. She said she fears an increase in rear-end collisions when motorists see the yellow light and hit the brakes to avoid being caught.
Officials expect to raise about $440,000 a year in fines for red light running.
Fines will be $158. By state law, the city gets $75, the state gets $67.20 and the county receives $15.80.
Red light cameras will be installed at the following intersections:
- Glades Road and NW 15th Avenue
- Glades Road and St. Andrews Boulevard
- Glades Road and NW Second Avenue
- Federal Highway and NW 20th Street
- Congress Avenue and Clint Moore Road
- Military Trail and Spanish River Boulevard