NYC Reaches 600-Camera Red Light System; Violations Drop 80% at Monitored Intersections

New York City reached the state-law maximum of 600 red light camera installations, covering roughly one in every 23 intersections citywide, the Department of Transportation announced on October 22. At camera-equipped locations, red light violations have dropped by more than 80%, broadside T-bone crashes fell by 65%, and rear-end collisions decreased by 49%. DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn noted that red light running was responsible for roughly 22% of fatal intersection crashes between 2023 and 2025. City and state officials celebrated the milestone; Assembly Member Diana Moreno said the expansion 'will undoubtedly save lives.' Testimonials from families affected by intersection fatalities were included in the announcement. Advocates are expected to push the state legislature to raise the camera cap, allowing the program to expand to more intersections. The announcement is part of the Mamdani administration's Vision Zero-aligned push to reduce traffic deaths across the five boroughs.