061119 Press Release - Denton Red-Light Camera Enforcement Program Update 4`�„� FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENTON Ryan Adams • (940) 349-8565 • Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com
Denton Red-Light Camera Enforcement Program Update
Outstanding Citations to be Waived by the City
DENTON, TX,June 12, 2019—On June 2, 2019, the City of Denton terminated its red-light
camera program after Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1631, which prohibits red-light
camera programs in the state of Texas. All persons with an outstanding red-light camera citation
from the City of Denton may consider the violation dismissed and are not required to take any
further action on the citation.
As a result of the legislation, the City of Denton ceased the issuance of all red-light camera
citations on June 2 and immediately began work to terminate its contract with Redflex and
remove red-light cameras from City rights-of-way. The Denton City Council adopted an
ordinance terminating its contract with Redflex at the June 11 City Council meeting.
All red-light cameras within the city have been disconnected from power and are inoperable.
Additionally, all signs relating to the red-light cameras have been removed. Redflex has notified
the City that it will remove the camera poles and casings within 60 days of the termination of its
contract with the City; however, the City is in discussions with Redflex to have the poles and
casings removed in an expedited timeframe.
The City of Denton first authorized a red-light camera program on Dec. 7, 2004, and has
contracted with Redflex Traffic Systems USA to administer the program since Nov. 15, 2005.
The program was implemented to improve intersection safety and operated up to 11 cameras at
nine intersections at the close of the program.
The City has posted information relating to termination of the red-light camera program on its
website at www.cityofdenton.com/redlightcameras. Additionally, questions may be directed to a
special phone line set up by the City to communicate red-light camera information at (940) 349-
7977.
Contact: Ryan Adams, (940) 349-8565, Ryan.AdamsC&cityofdenton.com
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