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Philadelphia Starts $100 Red-Light Camera Fines at Kelly Drive/Eakins Oval

The move follows a 60-day warning period within the PPA's safety-focused camera program.

Overview

  • Enforcement began at 12 a.m. Thursday at Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval, where drivers who run the light now receive $100 tickets by mail.
  • Each mailed violation includes a PIN that lets recipients view a six-second video of the alleged offense online.
  • Roadside signs stating "Photo Enforced" alert motorists to camera monitoring at the intersection.
  • The PPA reports about a 58% average reduction in red-light running at camera locations, with research from IIHS and HLDI indicating such programs can lower crashes.
  • Philadelphia’s program totals more than 150 cameras across roughly 34 to 36 locations and generated $23,038,615 in 2024 for PennDOT grants, with about half supporting local safety projects.