The Menlo Park City Council at its April 25 meeting gave the go-ahead to the city’s police department to research setting up cameras at busy intersections to catch red-light runners. If adopted, police would check license plates on the photos and mail violators the ticket.
The city is considering this because there are currently no officers whose primary assignment is traffic enforcement, staff members point out.
The system could generate revenue for the city: Acting Police Chief Bruce Goitia said the typical fine for a red-light violation is about $320, and the city receives about $180 of this.
The council authorized talks with a Los Angeles company, Redflex Traffic Systems Inc., which would install — at no cost to the city — video and still-motion cameras at busy Menlo Park intersections, if the deal is inked.
Under the deal, the city would pay Redflex a fixed monthly amount for operating the system, but if city revenues do not equal that amount, the city would not have to pay the difference.
Redflex technology is now in use to ticket red-light runners in the city of San Mateo.
Waste drop-off
If you’re looking to get rid of paint, motor oil, batteries or any other hazardous materials, you can do so Saturday, June 10 at a drop-off location in Redwood City.
For more information, call 363-4718.
