Philadelphia Adds Camera to Make Kelly Drive Safer
Philadelphia activates red light camera at Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval with $100 fines
Philadelphia Adds Red Light Camera at Kelly Drive
Drivers who run red lights at Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval now face $100 fines as new camera enforcement began Wednesday. The Philadelphia Parking Authority activated the automated system at the busy intersection, adding to the city's network of over 100 red light camera locations. Officials didn't specify why this particular intersection was selected for enforcement, though the location sees significant traffic throughout the day.
Part of Citywide Safety Program
The new camera is part of Philadelphia's established red light camera enforcement program, which the Parking Authority administers across the city. Red light cameras automatically photograph vehicles that enter intersections after signals turn red, with citations mailed to registered owners. Specific accident statistics for the Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval intersection weren't immediately available. The authority typically selects enforcement locations based on traffic volume and safety concerns, though officials haven't released data about violation rates at this site.
Standard Fine and Appeal Process
Violators receive $100 citations through the mail, matching the standard fine at Philadelphia's other red light camera locations. Drivers who receive tickets can appeal online or by mail within 30 days of the citation date. Payment options include online processing, phone payments, mail, or in-person visits to Parking Authority offices. Technical details about the camera system, including the vendor and installation date, weren't disclosed by the authority.
Enforcement Now Active
The camera system became operational January 8, with violations now resulting in fines. The Philadelphia Parking Authority didn't issue a formal statement about the new enforcement location or provide information about whether drivers received advance warning. Officials haven't said if there's a grace period for the new camera. The authority announced the enforcement through local media rather than a press release.
What Drivers Need to Know
Motorists traveling through the Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval intersection should watch for red light camera signage and obey all traffic signals. The automated enforcement operates continuously, capturing violations day and night. Drivers can check Moovit for real-time traffic updates and route planning around the Kelly Drive area. The Parking Authority hasn't announced plans for additional camera locations.
