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Warwick Red Light Cameras Grace Period Ends Sept. 29

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] L-R: Mayor Picozzi,Jason Norton, SVP, Altumint, WPD Maj. Andrew Sullivan and WPD Dep. Chief Lima announce the city's new red light cameras program.

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] L-R: Mayor Picozzi,Jason Norton, SVP, Altumint, WPD Maj. Andrew Sullivan and WPD Dep. Chief Lima announce the city's new red light cameras program.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] L-R: Mayor Picozzi,Jason Norton, SVP, Altumint, WPD Maj. Andrew Sullivan and WPD Dep. Chief Lima announce the city’s new red light cameras program.
WARWICK, RI — Warwick’s violation-funded red light cameras system, launched in June to inspire safer driving habits while freeing WPD resources for other law enforcement efforts, ends its grace period Monday, Sept. 29.

In June, Mayor Frank Picozzi’s office reported that studies showed more than 140 red light running violations a day at the crossing of Greenwich and Main Avenues, and 508 red light violations in a single day at the US 1/Post Road 7 Airport Road ramp. The program’s launch began a summer-long grace period during which violators were mailed warnings instead of tickets. Next Monday, tickets and fines will be sent instead, Warwick Police reminded residents today on the department Facebook page.

“All of our new automated enforcement cameras are going LIVE starting September 29, 2025. This includes speed enforcement in school zones, red light cameras at key intersections, and school bus stop-arm violation detection—all designed to enhance safety for our children and community.”

Red Light Cameras Fines

  • Speeding (10 mph+ over in active school zones, during school days): $50 fine per violation (§ 31-41.3-15).
  • Red light: $85 fine (§ 31-41.3-15)
  • Failing to stop for a school bus (when lights flashing/stop-arm extended): Fines for these violations start at $250 (§ 31-51-2.2).

The red light cameras will stay on year round. The speed cameras will operate 7 a.m. till 6 p.m. while school is in. Conversely, the speed cameras won’t issue tickets on days when school isn’t held, including snow days, Lima said.

Red light tickets are $85, while speeding violations are $50. Altumint, which provides and operates the cameras, and processes the tickets, receives $7.80 from each ticket, paying for the upkeep and operation. The tickets don’t impact insurance rates, Lima said.

“Let’s prioritize safety—obey the signals, watch for buses, and slow down in school areas. Together, we can make Warwick’s roads safer for everyone!,” Warwick Police wrote.
[CREDIT: City of Warwick] A map showing the location of the press conference announcing the city's red light cameras program, where one of the cameras will be installed.
[CREDIT: City of Warwick] A map showing the location of the press conference announcing the city’s red light cameras program, where one of the cameras will be installed.

Additional Reading: Traffic Camera Coverage Since 2021

Warwick Post has covered the introduction of traffic cameras in the state in general and Warwick since 2021. There are two traffic camera companies running traffic surveillance systems in the city: Flock and Altumnit.
Rob Borkowski
Author: Rob Borkowski

Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at editor@warwickpost.com with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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