Red light cameras operate in a limited set of Pennsylvania cities and townships rather than statewide. Philadelphia has by far the largest network, concentrated along Roosevelt Boulevard and other high-crash corridors. A handful of suburban townships in Bucks and Montgomery Counties run smaller programs, and Pittsburgh’s first cameras are scheduled to go live in summer 2026.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia operates the state’s most extensive red light camera network under 75 Pa. C.S. § 3116, which lists the specific intersections where cameras are authorized. Many sit on Roosevelt Boulevard, long considered one of the city’s most dangerous roads. Authorized Roosevelt Boulevard intersections include:1Pennsylvania General Assembly. Title 75 – Section 3116
- Grant Avenue
- Red Lion Road
- Cottman Avenue
- Levick Street
- Rhawn Street
- Welsh Road
- Southampton Road
- Mascher Street
- 9th Street
Other authorized Philadelphia locations include Broad Street at Oregon Avenue, 34th Street at Grays Ferry Avenue, North Broad Street at West Hunting Park Avenue, South 58th Street at Walnut Street, and South Broad Street at South Penn Square.1Pennsylvania General Assembly. Title 75 – Section 3116 More recently approved sites include Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval, North 20th Street and JFK Boulevard, and South 17th Street and Washington Avenue. The city’s parking authority has indicated plans to bring additional intersections online in coming fiscal years.
One date worth knowing: Philadelphia’s authorization under § 3116 is set to expire on July 15, 2027. If the legislature does not renew it before then, the city would have to shut the program down.
Suburban Townships with Active Cameras
A smaller group of townships in the Philadelphia suburbs runs programs under 75 Pa. C.S. § 3117. Each has installed cameras at only a few high-traffic intersections.
Montgomery County
Abington Township operates cameras at three intersections: Old York Road at Susquehanna Road, Old York Road at Old Welsh Road, and Moreland Road at Fitzwatertown Road.2Abington Township. Red Light Photo Enforcement Brochure Montgomery Township has cameras at Horsham Road and Stump Road, Route 202 and Horsham Road, and Bethlehem Pike at North Wales Road.
Bucks County
Bensalem Township enforces at Street Road and Knights Road, and at Route 1 and Old Lincoln Highway. Warrington Township runs cameras at two spots on Easton Road (Route 611): one at Bristol Road and one at Street Road (Route 132).3Warrington Township. Redlight Photo Enforcement
Chester and Delaware Counties
Townships in Chester and Delaware Counties are also authorized under § 3117, but active camera locations in those counties are not consistently publicized. If you drive through a qualifying municipality in either county, watch for the warning signs that must be posted ahead of any enforced intersection.4Pennsylvania General Assembly. Title 75 – Section 3117
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s city council approved automated red light enforcement in August 2025, and the city contracted with Verra Mobility to install and run the cameras. The first six intersections are expected to go live in summer 2026:5City of Pittsburgh. Automated Red Light Enforcement
- Saw Mill Run Boulevard and Woodruff Street
- West End Bridge and Route 65
- General Robinson Street and Anderson Street (North Shore)
- 5th Avenue and Negley Avenue
- North Dallas Avenue and Penn Avenue (Point Breeze)
- Browns Hill Road and Park View Boulevard (Squirrel Hill)
The city plans to add six new locations each year, with a goal of 30 camera-equipped intersections by the end of 2029.
Which Other Pennsylvania Municipalities Could Add Cameras
Red light cameras are not an option everywhere. Philadelphia is authorized on its own under § 3116, and Pittsburgh is named separately in § 3117.4Pennsylvania General Assembly. Title 75 – Section 3117 Any other municipality that wants cameras has to meet all three of the following:
- A population of at least 20,000
- A police department accredited by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association
- A location in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, or Montgomery County
That rules out most of the state. Municipalities in Allegheny County outside Pittsburgh, in the Lehigh Valley, in central Pennsylvania, and in Erie or Scranton are not authorized under current law. Even where a township qualifies, it still has to appropriate funds, pick a vendor, select intersections, and post the required warning signs before any ticket can issue. Several eligible municipalities have chosen not to install cameras at all.
What Happens If You Get a Ticket
If you receive a notice from a Pennsylvania red light camera, the fine is capped at $100, though a municipality can set a lower amount by ordinance.6City of Pittsburgh. Automated Red Light Enforcement – FAQ The violation does not add points to your driving record and cannot be used for insurance merit rating.4Pennsylvania General Assembly. Title 75 – Section 3117 The notice goes to the registered owner of the vehicle, not necessarily the driver, because the cameras capture only the rear of the car and the license plate.
You have 30 days from the mailing date to pay or request a hearing in writing.7Pennsylvania General Assembly. Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 Section 3116 Philadelphia accepts payment online, by mail, or by phone.8City of Philadelphia. Pay a Red Light Camera Ticket Miss the window and late fees accumulate; unpaid balances can be sent to collections.6City of Pittsburgh. Automated Red Light Enforcement – FAQ