ORLANDO, Fla. – In an effort to bolster road safety, Orlando’s city officials are poised to make a significant decision regarding traffic management. A proposal that could nearly triple the number of red-light cameras in the city is slated for a final vote this coming Monday.

Under this proposal, an additional 55 cameras would be installed throughout Orlando, increasing the total count to 80. The primary objective is to enhance safety and reduce the frequency of collisions at several of the city’s most bustling intersections. These locations were strategically chosen based on a comprehensive safety study that examined crash data alongside red-light violations.

Trooper Steve, a traffic safety expert with News 6, commented on the initiative, stating, “It serves as a reminder to drivers that inattentiveness could result in a penalty arriving in their mail. It essentially keeps drivers more accountable.”

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However, the proposal has sparked a debate among residents. Some drivers have expressed skepticism, suggesting that the initiative might be more focused on revenue generation rather than purely on enhancing road safety.

“It might be moneymaking for the city, but it’s true the city has to make money somehow,” said Teresa, an Orlando driver. “There are toll roads, parking tickets, and little things, and this is just one of them.”

Another driver, Ty Hunter, questioned the long-term impact of more cameras. “They’re probably trying to police the area and make it more of a police state,” he said. “If the people from the city don’t like it, they have to find out what’s the reason behind it, if it’s going to cost them more money, maybe that will hurt them.”

In addition to expanding the red light camera program, the ordinance also calls for more speed cameras in school zones aimed at protecting students and pedestrians.

City officials say every new location was chosen based on crash data and will be clearly marked before enforcement begins.

The final vote on the ordinance takes place Monday at Orlando City Hall. If approved, installation of the new cameras could begin early next year, starting with intersections that see the highest number of red-light crashes.

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