STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: October 23, 2019
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 28, "Motor Vehicle and Traffic," of the Dallas City Code, by amending Article XIX, "Photographic Enforcement and Administrative Adjudication of Red-Light Violations," Section 28-203 through 28-219 to eliminate the Safelight Red-Light Camera Enforcement Program; and provide a saving clause - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
On April 12, 2006, the City adopted a Safelight Red-Light Camera Enforcement Program ordinance to address the high number of right-angle collisions and related injuries/fatalities due to people running red lights. The program was designed to improve public safety by modifying driving behavior through increased enforcement of red light laws and improved public awareness. The current program has 29 intersections with 52 red-light cameras. From 2008-2019, 70% of the red-light camera intersections experienced a reduction in all types of crashes and an 86% reduction in right-angle crashes, which are the most likely to result in fatality. The Safelight Red-Light Camera enforcement program was overseen by the Automated Red-Light Camera Commission that consisted of eight members appointed by Dallas City Council Members.
The City of Dallas established the Safelight Red-Light Camera Enforcement Program in 2006 with a 10-year contract. In 2017, the City of Dallas entered into a new contract with American Traffic Solutions (currently known as Verra Mobility) for five-years with a three-year renewal option. The current contract is due to end in 2022.
On June 2, 2019, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1631, state legislation that prohibits a local authority from issuing a civil or crimi...
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