Bristol Township Council has approved an ordinance to expand its automated red light enforcement program to include two additional intersections along Veterans Highway (Route 413).
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The ordinance, which amends Chapter 60 of the township’s code, will add red light enforcement camera systems at the intersections of Veterans Highway and Western Avenue, and Veterans Highway and Wharton Road.
The new locations will join existing red light camera system previously approved for Route 13 at Green Lane and Edgley Road.
Township Manager Randee Mazur provided an update on the existing red light camera plans during the Thursday evening council meeting.
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“Just to give an update on the red light cameras that are approved by now at Route 13 in Green Lane and at Route 13 in Edgley Road, all permit applications and signal plans have been submitted to PennDOT,” Mazur said. “They’re reviewing them. Once they’re approved, the installation of those two cameras will go up.”
Mazur explained that the newly approved intersections along Veterans Highway will follow a similar process of permit applications and plan reviews with PennDOT.
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The expansion of the program is part of the township’s ongoing efforts to address residents’ long-standing concerns about traffic safety throughout Bristol Township.
Officials say the automated enforcement systems are intended to reduce red light violations and prevent accidents at intersections identified as high-risk. However, some critics argue that such systems can lead to an increase in certain types of accidents.
Red light cameras automatically photograph vehicles that enter an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red. The registered owner of the vehicle then typically receives a citation by mail detailing the violation and instructions for payment or how to contest the ticket.
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Violators will face a $100 fine, as mandated by state law.
Police Lt. C.J. Winik told the public last year that these violations will not result in points being added to a driver’s license and will be handled similarly to parking tickets.
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Last winter, officials explained that the red light camera program is entirely funded by violation revenue, with no upfront costs to the township.
The township has contracted with Sensys Gatso for the program.
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The council meeting also included discussions regarding other traffic safety issues within the township.
Residents voiced concerns about speeding on Newportville Road and dangerous conditions at the intersection of Green Lane and Mill Creek Road, near Harry S. Truman High School.
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In other traffic-related business, the council approved an ordinance to prohibit parking at all times on Hardy Street between Airport Road and 1421 Hardy Street, and on Manning Boulevard from McPherson Avenue to Harmer Street. Officials stated that the no-parking zones were established due to complaints from business owners about commercial trucks parking on the streets and obstructing access to driveways.
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