WHEREAS, in 1998 the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) supported the use of red light cameras at intersections for more effective and efficient traffic law enforcement, in conjunction with normal enforcement efforts; and

WHEREAS, the use of red light camera systems can deter and reduce red light running violations by motorists, and more importantly, can reduce the number of crashes, injuries and deaths attributable to red-light running; and

WHEREAS, crashes caused by motorists running red lights are, on the average, more deadly and damaging than other types of crashes at signalized intersections; and WHEREAS, a comprehensive approach to using red light camera systems involving partnerships inclusive of all stakeholders is more effective in the mitigation of red-light running violations; and

WHEREAS, the proper implementation of red light camera systems will improve transportation safety and operations; and

WHEREAS, the Red Light Camera Systems Operational Guidelines (January 2005) developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is for use by state and local agencies for the development and operation of such systems; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the IACP supports the use of red light camera systems to detect and reduce the incidence of red light running violations; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP endorses and supports the Red Light Camera Systems Operational Guidelines for use by state and local law enforcement agencies during the implementation and operation of red-light camera systems.