[StBernard] Traffic cameras JP Right Turn on Red Too.

[Westley Annis]

Just to let everyone know, Jeferson Parish DOES issue tickets for not
stopping before you turn right on red too.
 
Randy


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> See below for Jefferson parish eastbank/westbank locations and a press

release from Aaron Broussard.

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> N.O. traffic cameras will catch more than just red light runners

> 

> Speeders, people who turn at red light without stopping will also be cited



> 

> The traffic cameras that have been catching and ticketing red light

runners in Jefferson Parish will be coming to a New Orleans intersection
near you next month and these cameras will catch more than just red light
running. 

> 

> Beginning in February, cameras will be installed in four intersections -

Poydras at Loyola, Carrollton and Earhart, Carrollton and Palmetto and
Carrollton at Canal. 

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> Beginning in February:

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> Carrollton & Earhart

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> Carrollton & Palmetto

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> Carrollton & Canal

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> Poydras & Loyola

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> Next Phase:

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> Poydras at Convention Center 

> 

> Poydras at Carondelet 

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> Poydras at St. Charles 

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> Poydras at Magazine 

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> St. Charles at Washington 

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> St. Charles at MLK 

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> St. Charles at Louisiana

> 

> The cameras will record a license plate if a car goes through a red light,

but it also has the ability to monitor a car's speed and will issue tickets
if a car speeds through the intersection. 

> 

> Tickets will also be issued for anyone taking a right turn on red, if the

vehicle doesn't come to a complete stop first. 

> 

> "If you come to a red light, although you are allowed to make a right turn

at that red light, you are required to make a stop at the stop bar," said
New Orleans Public Works Director Robert Mendoza. "If you don't come to a
complete stop, there will be a citation for not coming to a complete stop." 

> 

> Mendoza says that when the citations arrive in the mail, there will also

be a link to a web site that will show you the videotape evidence of your
offense. 

> 

> "When you receive a citation, you would see the video stills of yourself

running the red light," he explained. "Or, if you are speeding, it will show
your vehicle and show the speed you are going. There's also a link to a web
site that will allow you to access a 12-second video that shows you going
through the red light." 

> 

> While the cameras will go up in February, the first month offenders will

only receive warnings. In March, actual bills will go out. 

> 

> Citations for running a red light or not fully stopping will run $100.

Last week city officials say they witnessed 100 cars run a red light at
Carrollton and Palmetto. 

> 

> Despite the potential cash infusion, the public works director says the

real goal is to make the streets safer.

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> Subject: Intersection cameras...

> 

> By now you probably know that Jefferson Parish has traffic cameras at

various intersections taking videos of vehicles passing thru red lights.

> 

> If your vehicle is caught on camera, you get this nice letter in the

> mail with pictures of your vehicle at the intersection, and the fine is

$110.00.

> 

> BE AWARE that you WILL get a ticket at these intersections not only for

running the red light, but also for NOT COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE
TURNING RIGHT ON RED.

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> EASTBANK TRAFFIC-CAM LOCATIONS...

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> 1. Clearview @ Veterans

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> 2. Clearview @ W. Metairie

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> 3. Causeway @ Veterans

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> 4. Bissonet @ Veterans

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> 5. Transcontinental @ Veterans

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> 6. Causeway @ 17th

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> 7. Carrolton @ Veterans

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> 8. Ridgelake @ W. Esplanade

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> WESTBANK TRAFFIC-CAM LOCATIONS...

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> 9. Manhattan @ Gretna

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> 10 Stumpf @ Terry

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> 11 Wall @ Lapalco

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> Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

> 

> November 16, 2007

> 

> JEFFERSON PARISH IS FOCUSED ON TRAFFIC SAFETY

> 

> Jefferson Parish is committed to the safety of the community and dedicated

to reducing collisions at signalized intersections. In September of this
year, the first photo-based traffic safety system in Jefferson Parish to
monitor red light runners was installed in an effort to decrease traffic
light intersection collisions.

> 

> Jefferson Parish's interest in this program is one of safety, not

financial gain. As with any ticket, those issued a citation are required to
pay a fine.

> 

> Since the installation of these systems, no yellow light period at any

intersection in Jefferson Parish has been shortened. The Jefferson Parish
Traffic Engineering Division bases their traffic light clearance intervals
on a formula developed by the Institute of Tran sportation Engineers. This
international organization is responsible for establishing industry
standards on traffic light intervals.

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> In order for a violation to exist, the light has to be fully red before

the car enters the intersection. Entering the intersection while the light
is still yellow does not constitute a violation.

> 

> Drivers should also be aware that each photo of a red light violation is

reviewed by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office to determine if there is
an extenuating circumstance for a vehicle to be in an intersection while the
light is red.

> 

> Those situations include a vehicle that safely enters an intersection

while the light is red in order to allow an emergency vehicle, such as an
ambulance, police car, or fire truck, to proceed through the intersection
during an emergency.

> 

> Other extenuating circumstances include non-emergency situations, such as

a funeral or wedding procession that proceeds through an in tersection at
the direction of the police escort that has safely blocked the intersection
while the procession rolls through.

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> In those cases, a ticket will not be issued for a vehicle in an

intersection while the light was red. The owner of any vehicle has the
option of contesting a citation in court. Citations are mailed to the
registered owner of the vehicle. Included are photos of the vehicle in the
intersection while the light was red and instructions to go on-line to see
video of the vehicle in the intersection.

> 

> All tickets issued through the Red Light Camera System are considered

civil violations that are not reported to the state so they do not count
against a motorist's driving record or affect their auto insurance.

> 

> The Jefferson Parish Traffic Engineering Division continues to monitor

traffic light intersections regularly to ensure proper operation.