Drivers traveling through Lower Merion Township will want to pay closer attention at one of the Main Line’s busiest intersections, as new red light cameras are now active at Remington Road and Lancaster Avenue, writes Michael Tanenbaum for The Philly Voice.
The cameras officially went live this week, marking the township’s first step into automated traffic enforcement after commissioners approved the program last summer. The intersection near Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El was flagged due to frequent red light violations.
For now, drivers who run the light will receive warnings during a grace period that runs through June 5. After that, violations will carry a $100 fine. Citations will not impact driving records, insurance rates, or commercial licenses.
Each incident will be reviewed by Lower Merion police before a notice is mailed to the vehicle’s registered owner.
Township officials say the goal is to reduce crashes and improve safety. Early data identified the intersection as a trouble spot, and officials plan to track results over the next 12 to 18 months before expanding the program. Other intersections, including Montgomery Avenue and Airdale Road, are already under consideration.
Lower Merion joins a growing number of Montgomery County communities using red light cameras, following Abington Township, which introduced them in 2014.
To learn more about the automated red light cameras in Lower Merion, visit The Philly Voice.
