Brick, NJ – The Township of Brick is considering installing cameras at intersections to photograph motorists who go through red lights.

Earlier this year, the New Jersey Legislature passed legislation that will allow municipalities to use digital cameras at high-volume intersections to record motorists who go through red lights and issue violation notices.

“Going through red lights is extremely dangerous,” said Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis.  “If motorists knew that there was a camera recording them, they would be more reluctant to go through the light and endanger other motorists, pedestrians, their passengers and themselves.”

Mayor Acropolis says traffic light cameras can possibly decrease traffic congestion.  “There are a number of places in town where people frequently ignore the signal and end up blocking the box,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “This prevents traffic from flowing smoothly.  Not to mention driving other motorists crazy.”

To install cameras, municipalities must submit a list of high-volume intersections to the State Department of Transportation.  The DOT has final approval over which locations can have cameras installed.

Mayor Acropolis and the Township Council will discuss the plan with the Brick Township Police Department and make a thorough review of costs before making a decision.

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