Beware to “fancy” drivers. Albemarle’s red light cameras are operational today. These cameras are strategically placed at treacherous intersections and are meant to track cars running red lights.
The first intersection in the county to receive these cameras is where Route 29 North meets Rio Road. The timing of yellow lights at this intersection has also been shortened.
Drivers have a 30-day warning period (which began today at 1 am) to get used to this change. Drivers will be mailed but not fined if the camera captures them running a red light. After that 30-day period, drivers will be subject to a $50 fee. Drivers should also know that these cameras will not photograph the inside of vehicles and are said to be more cost effective and efficient than placing traffic officers at the intersections.