City of Merced Automated Red-Light Camera Safety Program

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Improving Traffic Safety in Merced

The City of Merced and the Merced Police Department are taking important steps to enhance traffic safety and reduce collisions throughout the community. As part of this effort, state-of-the-art digital red-light safety cameras and a mobile speed camera are being installed to help address dangerous driving behaviors and promote safer roadways.

To begin, two red-light safety cameras are being placed at the intersection of 16th Street and R Street—an area identified as high-risk for traffic violations and accidents.

Red-light cameras have been proven to reduce crashes and prevent serious injuries by discouraging reckless driving. By addressing these violations early, the goal is to prevent dangerous behaviors from leading to more severe or even fatal outcomes.

This initiative is one of several strategies the City is implementing to support a safer, more responsible driving culture in Merced.

Improving Traffic Safety in Merced

The City of Merced and the Merced Police Department are taking important steps to enhance traffic safety and reduce collisions throughout the community. As part of this effort, state-of-the-art digital red-light safety cameras and a mobile speed camera are being installed to help address dangerous driving behaviors and promote safer roadways.

To begin, two red-light safety cameras are being placed at the intersection of 16th Street and R Street—an area identified as high-risk for traffic violations and accidents.

Red-light cameras have been proven to reduce crashes and prevent serious injuries by discouraging reckless driving. By addressing these violations early, the goal is to prevent dangerous behaviors from leading to more severe or even fatal outcomes.

This initiative is one of several strategies the City is implementing to support a safer, more responsible driving culture in Merced.

  • CITY OF MERCED SET TO LAUNCH RED-LIGHT CAMERA SAFETY PROGRAM Cameras aimed at curbing reckless driving and preventing crashes

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    April 18, 2025

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    CITY OF MERCED SET TO LAUNCH RED-LIGHT CAMERA SAFETY PROGRAM
    Cameras aimed at curbing reckless driving and preventing crashes

    Merced, Calif. (Friday, April 18, 2025) — The City of Merced is launching a new automated traffic safety program designed to change driver behavior, reduce reckless speeding, and make streets safer for everyone.

    Two red-light cameras have been installed at the intersection of 16th Street and R Street, monitoring both eastbound and westbound traffic.

    The program includes a 30-day warning period before citations are issued for red-light violations. Any vehicle captured running a red light or turning right without coming to a complete stop will receive a citation. The warning period begins the week of April 21, 2025, with citations beginning 30 days later.

    The City has partnered with Verra Mobility, a national leader in traffic safety technology, to administer the program. The system captures images and video of violations, which are then reviewed and verified by law enforcement before a citation is issued.

    “These cameras have been shown to reduce crashes and serious injuries,” said Merced Police Chief Steven Stanfield. “Our goal is to deter dangerous driving behavior and make Merced’s streets safer for everyone—drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.”

    For more information on Merced’s Red-Light Camera Safety Program, visit www.engage.cityofmerced.org.

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    Media Contact:

    Jennifer Flachman, Public Information Officer

    City of Merced

    (209) 564-0235

    flachmanj@cityofmerced.org

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