New York City expands red-light camera program to 600 intersections

New York City has completed a major expansion of its automated red-light camera program, reaching 600 intersections across the five boroughs. This deployment marks the maximum number of locations permitted under New York State law, following legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2024 that increased the cap from 150 intersections.

City officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn, stated the initiative aims to reduce dangerous driving behavior. Data from the Department of Transportation indicates that red-light running contributed to 22 percent of fatal intersection crashes between 2023 and 2025. At intersections already equipped with cameras, the city reports a decline in red-light violations of over 80 percent, a 60 percent reduction in rear-end collision injuries, and a 70 percent reduction in T-bone crash injuries.

Violators face a $50 fine, which is mailed to the vehicle's registered owner. Unlike traditional moving violations, these automated tickets do not result in points against a driver’s license. The city noted that approximately 39 percent of violations are issued to vehicles registered outside of New York City.