CRESTVIEW RED LIGHT CAMERAS

Two red light cameras have been installed on State Road 85 in Crestview.  One camera is at the intersection with US 90, and the other at Redstone Boulevard. A traffic violation at either location will cost a violator a $158 fine, well below the state’s mandated fee of $262 for a ticket issued by a law enforcement officer. The city says they only get a portion of the fine money, with the rest, going to the state and contractor for maintenance. A police spokesperson says the cameras are activated by the speed of a vehicle start shooting video, taking before and after photos. The cameras   do not officially go into service until the first of next year.

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