Bristol Township is considering adding an automated red light enforcement systems, joining other municipalities in the region.
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Bristol Township Council postponed discussion on an ordinance that would allow automated red light enforcement systems to be used on local roads.
The matter, which originally slated for consideration at the November meeting, will be revisited at the December council meeting.
Council President Craig Bowen announced the tabling of the ordinance, which would amend the township code to allow for automated red light enforcement systems.
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“We need to move this to December 19th,” Bowen stated.
Township officials said the automated red light enforcement systems are being considered for Route 13 at Edgley Road and Green Lane.
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Bensalem and Warrington townships have added automated red light enforcement systems at busy intersections over the past year.
Due to the high number of crashes and pedestrian injuries and deaths along Route 13, Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, Falls Township, and Tullytown Borough police have increased enforcement along the busy roadway.
The proposed system, if implemented, could introduce new traffic safety option to the township, which features a number of busy roadways. Automated red light cameras are designed to capture images of vehicles that run red lights and led to tickets being issued.
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Automated red light enforcement systems have been a topic of debate in many municipalities, with proponents saying they have improved traffic safety and opponents raising concerns about privacy and the accuracy of such systems.
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