Bristol Township police have expanded the municipality’s automated red-light enforcement program as they activated cameras at two additional intersections.
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The new cameras are located at the intersections of Veterans Highway (Route 413) and Wharton Road/Old Rodgers Road and Veterans Highway and Western Avenue.
Police said the new fixed-location cameras went live Dec. 17.
Motorists caught running red lights at the two new locations will receive warning notices by mail during an initial 30-day grace period, police said.
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Once that period concludes, violators will face $100 fines for violating the law.
The expansion marks the second phase of the program this year.
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In August, officials activated cameras at Route 13 and Green Lane, as well as Route 13 and Edgely Road.
Credit: Bristol Township police
The township, in public documents, noted the goal of the program is to reduce red-light-related crashes by 20 percent at the intersections where cameras are installed within the first year. They also aim to decrease repeat violations and allow officers to focus on proactive policing.
The first two cameras captured 790 violations between Oct. 17 and Oct. 31, according to the township.
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Township officials previously said the system includes a half-second grace period after a signal turns red before a violation is recorded.
All footage is reviewed by police officers before a citation is issued to the vehicle’s registered owner.
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“These cameras are about prevention, not punishment,” the department said in a statement earlier this year. “They serve as a constant reminder to slow down, stay alert, and respect the rules of the road.”
Chief of Police C.J. Winik told LevittownNow.com last month that the existing cameras on Route 13 have been effective in identifying motorists who ignore traffic laws and have increased overall safety.
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The program is operated by Sensys Gatso, a Swedish company that manages similar PennDOT-approved systems in Bensalem and Warrington townships.
According to Bristol Township’s 2026 budget, the cameras are projected to generate $3.4 million in gross revenue.
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After factoring in costs and the revenue split between the system operator and the state, the municipality expects to net $2.8 million, according to budget documents.
The police department has used social media to post videos of violations to highlight the program.
