The Anne Arundel County Police Department turned on two red-light cameras at Severn intersections on Wednesday, part of an effort to improve safety on county roadways.

The cameras are on Arundel Mills Boulevard (westbound) at Arundel Mills Circle and George Clauss Boulevard (northbound) at Quarterfield Park Drive. The new cameras are part of the police department’s Automated Red Light Traffic Enforcement Program which includes seven other cameras pending approval.

“This Automated Red Light Traffic Enforcement Program underscores our commitment to enhancing the safety of everyone who travels our roadways,” police Chief Amal E. Awad said in a news release. “We believe these red light cameras will serve as a constant reminder to drivers of the importance of obeying traffic signals, making our intersections safer for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.”

The effort comes after Anne Arundel County Police added six speed cameras to school zones last month, part of their goal of adding 40 speed cameras around the county.

Red-light cameras will enforce violations 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Signs are posted to notify drivers of the newly installed red-light cameras. Only warnings will be issued for the first 30 days, after which citations will carry a $75 fine. Revenue from the red-light program will be used for public safety programs, like those at the Police Department.

Citations will be mailed to the vehicle’s registered owner. Red-light camera citations are civil citations and are not reflected on driving records and no points are assessed.

The police department intends to install red-light cameras at seven additional locations across Anne Arundel County, pending Maryland State Highway Administration approval.

The locations are:

Governor Ritchie Highway (north/south) and East Ordnance Road (east/west) – southbound approach.

Telegraph Road (NS) and Reece Road/Donaldson Avenue (EW) – northbound approach.

Crain Highway (NS) and Veteran’s Highway (EW) – northbound approach

Riva Road (NS) and West Street (EW) – southbound approach.

Dorsey Road/8th Avenue NW (NS) and Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (EW) – westbound approach.

South Carolina Avenue (NS) and Mountain Road (EW) – eastbound approach.

Crain Highway (NS) and Crawford Boulevard/Cronson Boulevard (EW) – southbound approach.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department used crash histories and an analysis of red-light violation rates to determine camera locations.

“Our Vision Zero Plan directs us to focus safety efforts where crash data shows the greatest need,” County Executive Steuart Pittman said, referring to the county’s plan to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries. “The Automated Red Light Enforcement Program is a data-driven strategy that reduces dangerous driving behaviors and makes our roads safer for everyone.”

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