GLEN BURNIE, Md. — The Anne Arundel County Police Department will activate a new automated red-light traffic enforcement camera next week at one of the county’s busiest intersections as part of its ongoing effort to reduce crashes caused by drivers running red lights.
The fixed camera will begin operating on July 16 at the intersection of Route 2 (Ritchie Highway) and Ordnance Road for southbound traffic.
Police said the location was selected using crash data and traffic safety assessments to identify intersections where automated enforcement could improve public safety.
30-day warning period before tickets issued
Although the camera becomes operational on July 16, motorists who violate the traffic signal during the first 30 days will receive warning notices instead of fines.
Once the warning period ends, drivers caught running the red light will receive a $75 citation mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
The citations will include photographs of the violation along with the date, time and location where it occurred.
Cameras operate around the clock
According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, the red-light camera will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide continuous enforcement.
Officials noted that the $75 fine does not carry points against a driver’s license. However, motorists who fail to pay the citation could face an administrative flagging fee from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration if the vehicle’s registration is flagged.
Drivers receiving a citation may pay the fine, request a hearing, or submit written correspondence to contest the violation.
Part of countywide traffic safety effort
Anne Arundel County continues to use automated traffic enforcement as part of its broader strategy to reduce crashes at signalized intersections.
Police say camera locations are chosen based on documented crash histories and engineering safety evaluations rather than revenue generation.
The department encouraged motorists to obey traffic signals and drive cautiously as the new camera becomes active.
