Traffic Cams In Middletown: Fewer Incidents Since Activation, 2 More On The Way
MIDDLETOWN, CT — Middletown police this week offered an overview of how Automated Traffic Enforcement Cameras on Washington Street are performing. The cameras are designed to monitor vehicle speeds and are "a key component of Middletown’s broader USDOT/CTDOT Safe Streets Initiatives and Vision Zero strategies, which aim to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries."As of June 9, the speed enforcement cameras were fully operational in both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Washington Street. In compliance with Connecticut state law, a 30-day warning period began on June 6 and, during that time, drivers exceeding the posted speed limit received warning notices rather than citations.Violations are issued to the registered owner of the vehicle, regardless of who was operating it at the time of the offense, as per state law, police said. Each violation is mailed to the registered owner and includes clear instructions for online payment through the City of Middletown’s payment portal or by scanning the QR code provided on the notice. There is no in-person payment option.Here is a preliminary comparison of traffic trends from June 6 through July 28, 2024 (before implementation) versus June 6 through July 28, 2025 (after camera implementation). Police noted it's, "a small sample size."Here are the numbers: June 6 – July 28 2024CityMotor Vehicle Crashes: 215Motor Vehicle Crashes with Injuries: 37Motor Vehicle Crashes Fatal: 1Washington StreetMotor Vehicle Crashes: 48Motor Vehicle Crashes with Injuries: 7Motor Vehicle Crashes Fatal: 0June 6 – July 28 2025CityMotor Vehicle Crashes: 200Motor Vehicle Crashes with Injuries: 21Motor Vehicle Crashes Fatal: 0Washington StreetMotor Vehicle Crashes: 35Motor Vehicle Crashes with Injuries: 5Motor Vehicle Crashes Fatal: 0"We are already seeing a clear reduction in traffic incidents across the city. With the upcoming activation of (cameras) on Country Club Road and Westfield Street, we anticipate a further decrease in motor vehicle crashes," police said. Units have been installed on:Country Club Road, near Moody Elementary SchoolWestfield Street, near Spencer SchoolThe new cameras are not yet active. A public announcement will be made prior to activation, in accordance with Connecticut state law, police said. Below is an update on the activity and performance of the Washington Street cameras during its first month of operation:Total Citations Issued: 9,819Total Revenue Billed: $606,000Total Revenue Collected: $30,790Here is a breakdown by speeds over the 35 mph limit:10–14 mph, 72,00615–19 mph, 52,94720–24 mph, 20,10025+ mph, 6,990The number of Middletown residents cited is 1,021.Police have scheduled an open house for Aug. 6t at 6 p.m., at the Middletown Police Department for questions regarding the cameras and other matters. The article Traffic Cams In Middletown: Fewer Incidents Since Activation, 2 More On The Way appeared first on Middletown, CT Patch.
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