cameras are coming to a red light near you

Houston City Council Approves Red-Light Cameras
10 Intersections Will Have Cameras Within 45 Days

— reported by Click2Houston.com

Houston police have a new tool to discourage reckless driving with the City Council’s approval of a plan to place cameras at intersections.

The council’s Wednesday vote clears the way for a contractor to begin installing the cameras within 45 days, initially at 10 city intersections. The city will first spend a month educating the public about the plan, including an announcement of the cameras’ locations.

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The cameras take photos of the license plates of offending vehicles, which enables police to send citations to the vehicles’ registered owners.

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In Houston, the $75 red-light violations won’t count against a motorist’s driving record, unlike tickets issued by police officer, the city said.

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