Aberdeen Township Considers Red Light Cameras

A proposal for red light traffic cameras was heard at the council meeting

The Aberdeen Township Council is considering right light traffic cameras in an effort to reduce accidents and make intersections more safe. The council heard from Charles Callari, New Jersey regional business development director at American Traffic Solutions, during their workshop Tuesday. Callari explained that when a driver runs a red light, they are issued a summons for $85, which is set by state statute. The fine is then divided into three parts. The municipality recieves $46, the county receives $27.50 and the state of New Jersey receives $11.50. According to Callari, American Traffic Solutions makes a contractual agreement that the town will never pay for the services from their own budget. Their revenue is derived from the violator…

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