New Haven Traffic Cameras Begin Sept. 15, Fines Start Oct. 15
Seven initial camera locations will issue warnings before civil fines begin.
Last updatedSeptember 15, 2026
New Haven cameras begin recording Sept. 15
New Haven will begin using red-light and speed safety cameras at seven initial locations on Tuesday, Sept. 15, according to the city’s Safe Routes for All program. Drivers recorded committing qualifying violations will receive written warnings by mail during the first 30 days, with no financial penalty during that period.
Civil fines are scheduled to begin Oct. 15. Mayor Justin Elicker said the first offense will carry a $50 fine, while subsequent offenses will cost $75.
The announcement follows the installation of seven red-light cameras at marked intersections and one speed camera across from Hillhouse High School, according to NBC Connecticut.
New Haven lists 15 approved camera sites
The city says 15 camera sites were approved in October 2025. The red-light locations are:
MLK Jr. Boulevard and North Frontage Road at Church Street
College Street at George Street
Ella T. Grasso Boulevard and Derby Avenue
Quinnipiac Avenue at East Grand Avenue
Whalley Avenue at East Ramsdell Street/Ramsdell Street
Orange Street at Edwards Street
Ella T. Grasso Boulevard at Washington Avenue/Spring Street
Quinnipiac Avenue at Foxon Boulevard
Prospect Street at Highland Street
I-95 South Off-Ramp/Main Street Annex at Woodward Avenue
South Frontage Road at Park Street
The listed speed-safety locations are Fountain Street, Sherman Parkway, Townsend Avenue and Route 80. The city’s current page identifies seven initial locations for the Sept. 15 launch but does not specify which seven from the broader list will go live first.
Violations will be reviewed before tickets are mailed
The cameras are designed to capture photo and video evidence when a vehicle runs a red light or travels at least 10 miles per hour over the speed limit, officials said. The devices are not continuously recording, according to Haley Simpson, the city’s director of transportation, traffic and parking.
A city employee reviews the violation before a citation is issued. New Haven is using equipment from Novoa Global, but Simpson said the program is operated by the city and only city employees will have access to the camera records.
Elicker and New Haven Police Chief David Zannelli also distinguished the traffic-enforcement system from Flock automated license-plate readers. Zannelli said the police department’s crime-related camera system is operated by a different company and does not issue or review traffic tickets.
Warnings end Oct. 15
Registered vehicle owners should expect mailed warnings for qualifying violations recorded between Sept. 15 and Oct. 14. Starting Oct. 15, the city plans to mail civil-fine notices instead of warnings.
