> At a Glance
> – $100 tickets now issued for red-light runners at Eakins Oval
> – 60-day warning period ended this morning
> – 146 cameras watch 34 city intersections
> – Why it matters: Your next slip past the “Rocky Steps” light costs real money
Starting today, drivers who breeze through the red light in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art will be mailed a $100 fine instead of a warning. The grace period that began in November is officially over.
From Warning to Wallet
The cameras at Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval began recording violations last fall, but only sent warning notices. That cushion expired at midnight, and the Philadelphia Parking Authority confirmed the switch to live enforcement began Thursday.
PPA data show red-light cameras across the city have already cut infractions by 58% where installed.
Citywide Camera Network
Philadelphia now enforces 146 red-light cameras at 34 intersections. Revenue from last year:
- $23 million total collected
- Roughly half earmarked for local safety projects
- Funds flow to PennDOT’s Transportation Enhancements Grant Program
Key Takeaways
- Camera fines are civil penalties; no points hit your license
- Tickets arrive by mail to the registered vehicle owner
- Revenue finances intersection upgrades and pedestrian improvements
- PPA says violations drop sharply once drivers know a camera is active
Keep a light foot on Kelly Drive-the only thing waiting at the art museum steps today is a citation, not a photo-op.
