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Riverton staff propose delayed-red timing and optional intersection cameras after fatal signal runs; state law limits automated enforcement
Summary
Riverton staff presented options to improve safety at signalized intersections including installing camera systems for investigations (estimated $35,000–$40,000) and seeking delayed-red timing changes with UDOT and Salt Lake County; officials noted Utah law prevents using cameras for automated ticketing.
City engineering staff told the council on Sept. 16 that two near-term tools could be used to address red-light running and intersection safety: (1) installing intersection cameras primarily for post-incident investigation, and (2) implementing delayed-red timing at controlled intersections to create an all-red clearance interval.
Kevin (city engineering staff) told the council a camera installation covering major intersections would cost roughly $35,000–$40,000 to cover the set of intersections the city had…
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