The City is expanding its Safety Camera Program to additional intersections to support red-light enforcement efforts, reinforcing its commitment to improving traffic safety and reducing serious crashes at high-risk locations.
This update follows the initial program announcement in September 2025, with subsequent updates provided in January and May 2026. The program continues to expand as additional safety cameras are installed and activated at high-risk intersections.
Current safety camera intersections
Seven intersections currently have safety cameras installed and operational. As of June 29, 29,971 warnings and citations have been issued. These initial seven pilot intersections are:
- 25th Street at Main Street
- Belvidere Street at Cary Street
- Chamberlayne Avenue at Brookland Park Boulevard
- Chamberlayne Avenue at Laburnum Avenue
- Hull Street and Warwick Road
- Hull Street and Cowardin Avenue
- Commerce Road at Maury Street
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Upcoming camera locations and warning periods
Three additional intersections in the pilot program will become operational soon:
- Hull Street Road and East Belt Boulevard
- German School Road and Midlothian Turnpike
- Mechanicsville Turnpike and Fairfield Way
A 30-day warning period for the red light enforcement will begin on July 1, 2026, at the intersection of Hull Street Road and East Belt Boulevard. During this period, motorists who run a red light at this location will receive a warning notice instead of a citation. Warning periods for the remaining two intersections are expected to begin later this summer.
After the warning period ends, registered vehicle owners who receive a red-light violation notice captured by these cameras will be issued a $50 citation, in accordance with the Code of Virginia.
City statement on red-light enforcement
"Every red light run is a preventable tragedy in the making," said Andy Boenau, RDOT Director. "We’re sending a clear message that Richmond prioritizes safety over shortcuts, and we’re using every tool available to eliminate traffic-related serious injuries and to save lives."
Impact of red-light running
Red-light running causes hundreds of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries across the country each year. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than 1,000 people are killed and more than 100,000 are injured each year in crashes involving drivers who run red lights. Cities that implement safety cameras have seen fatal red-light running crashes drop by as much as 21%.
