NYC Completes Red Light Camera Expansion to 600 Intersections

By Y.M. Lowy

New York City has completed its expansion of red light cameras to 600 intersections across the five boroughs, reaching the maximum number allowed under state law.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn announced the completion, saying the cameras have helped reduce dangerous driving and prevent serious crashes.

According to city data, red light running was involved in 22% of fatal crashes at intersections between 2023 and 2025. At locations with red light cameras, running red lights has dropped by more than 80%.

The cameras have also been linked to fewer injuries. Since installation, injuries from rear-end crashes at camera-equipped intersections have declined by nearly 60%, while injuries from T-bone crashes have dropped by 70%.

Most drivers caught running red lights do not repeatedly violate the law. In 2025, 95% of vehicles receiving red light camera violations were issued no more than one or two tickets, while fewer than 0.7% received five or more violations.

The cameras are placed at intersections based on factors including past crashes and injuries involving drivers who run red lights. About 39% of red light camera violations are issued to vehicles registered outside New York City.

The expansion was made possible by state legislation passed in 2024 that increased the number of cameras the city could install.