For five years, Tallahassee used red light cameras to prevent wrecks and fatal deaths. The city is now getting rid of the unpopular devices.
Xerox will remove Tallahassee’s red light cameras in August, after a five-year run.
Assistant City Manager Michelle Bono says the red light cameras have improved safety but they cost too much.
“So our current contract with our vendor was set up to say if at any point this was not paying for itself, the city would not be on the hook for that money. The vendor would be responsible for that. So the good news it’s not been any negative impact on the city.”
The devices are used in seven major intersections, like Tennessee Street and Monroe Street. Bono says traffic violations have declined by more than 90 percent in the last five years. The cameras will remain active until August but Bono adds they could return if accidents increase.
