The SafeLight Program's goal is to decrease the number of motorists who run red lights and the crashes they cause.
 

A violation occurs when a motorist enters an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red. Motorists already in an intersection when the signal changes to red - when waiting to turn, for example - aren't red light runners.
 

SafeLight cameras help communities enforce traffic laws by automatically photographing the license plates of vehicles whose drivers run red lights. The cameras provide 24-hour surveillance.  When a violation occurs, the camera records the date, time, speed of the vehicle, the time elapsed since the beginning of the red signal, and a photo showing the violation.
 

SafeLight citations are mailed to the registered vehicle owner.
 

The owner is responsible for returning the citation to the SafeLight Program with information regarding who was driving the vehicle (name, number, address). If the car had been reported stolen at the time of the violation, the owner must submit a copy of the filed police report.  Instructions for transferring the responsibility for the citation is listed on the back of the citation.
 

The fine for running a SafeLight traffic signal is $50. If the citation is not paid within 30 days after the mail date of the citation, then a $50 late penalty is added to the total cost.
 

Appeals are heard through an administrative process coordinated by the SafeLight Program. An independent hearing officer hears the appeal. Instructions for filing an appeal are posted on the back of the citation.

 

If you want to know more about how the program is making Wilmington a safer city please contact us at:

305 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor
Wilmington, NC 28401
910.343.4762

Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM to 5PM

To view a map of the SafeLight camera locations, please click here.