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The system activates when motion is detected

just prior to the crosswalk AFTER the traffic

signal has turned red. The cameras capture two

images of an alleged violation, taken from the

rear of the vehicle.

The first image shows the vehicle at the white stop

bar and the illuminated red light.

The second image shows the violator in the middle

of the intersection with the red light illuminated.

The license plate image is a close-up from one

of the images captured.

Data, including the time, date, and duration of the

yellow and red lights, also is recorded.

Cameras also record a 12-second digital video

of the violation, including six seconds prior to and

six seconds after running the red light.

How It Works - Graphic

How does the review process work?

St. Petersburg police officers will review all potential violations. Officers watch the video of a vehicle running the red light and view the photos showing the light illuminated red both before and after the vehicle enters the intersection. If an officer determines the vehicle ran the red light, the officer verifies that the license plate matches the vehicle and all information is correct before issuing the citation.

Review Process Flow Chart

Why does the camera flash when no one actually runs the red light?

Occasionally, a vehicle may trigger one of the two cameras when coming to a rapid stop yet not entering the intersection. Additionally, a vehicle may approach the intersection but only slow, rather than stop, before continuing to turn, triggering the road safety program and causing the flash to discharge.

Importantly, all flash incidents do not equate to a citation. Our Police Department will review each violation event captured by the safety camera and makes a final determination about issuance of a citation.