NYC Expands Red-Light Cameras to 600 Intersections Across Five Boroughs
New York City has quadrupled its red-light camera program, reaching the maximum 600 intersections permitted under state law. The expansion comes with claims of fewer crashes, while camera tickets continue to place financial liability on vehicle owners—even when someone else was driving • Read More
By Chabadinfo Reporter
New York City has expanded its red-light camera program to 600 intersections across all five boroughs, reaching the maximum number currently permitted under state law, city officials announced on October 21.
The expansion quadruples the program’s previous reach of 150 intersections. The city began activating additional cameras earlier this year after state legislation authorized the increase in 2024.
According to data released by the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), red-light running declined by more than 80% at locations with cameras. The agency also reported a 70% decline in injuries from T-bone crashes and a nearly 60% drop in injuries from rear-end collisions at camera-equipped intersections.
The DOT said red-light running was a factor in 22% of fatal intersection crashes between 2023 and 2025. These figures are based on the city’s own reporting on the program.
How the Camera System Works:
The cameras photograph vehicles that enter an intersection after the traffic signal turns red. DOT personnel review the images before a violation notice is issued to the vehicle’s registered owner.
A red-light camera ticket carries a $50 fine and does not add points to a driver’s license. However, the registered owner is responsible for the fine regardless of who was behind the wheel. Owners can review the photographic evidence and challenge a violation through the city’s hearing process.
The system therefore differs from a traditional traffic stop: the ticket is issued through automated enforcement, without an officer having to stop and identify the driver at the scene.
City figures show that in 2025, 95% of vehicles cited for red-light violations received one or two violations, while fewer than 0.7% received five or more.
New York City’s red-light camera program began in 1994 with 50 cameras. For years, its growth was restricted by state law, with the city eventually limited to 150 intersections. That cap remained in place until legislation passed in 2024 authorized expansion to 600.
The city has now reached the current legal limit. Any further expansion would require additional authorization from the state.
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